Personal Trainer; PT -Church Health YMCA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Personal trainers must be energetic, dedicated and motivated individuals who enjoy working with members one‑on‑one and in small groups, designing and implementing individual workout plans. All Personal Trainers must demonstrate and enforce the core values (Caring Honesty, Respect and Responsibility) to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the general public.

• Attend New Employee Orientation within the first 20 days of employment and attend additional department meetings as scheduled.
• Follow the Memphis and the Mid‑South standards of grooming and dress.
• Know, understand and follow all room guidelines, policies and chain of command of the YMCA facility.
• Be responsible for completing and turning in accident/incident reports immediately after occurrence.
• Notify the Wellness Director, or other staff member whenever there is a potentially serious problem with equipment or facility.
• Be responsible for finding your own qualified substitute for absence, or canceling training sessions a minimum of 24 hours prior to scheduled appointment.
• Maintain good communication with all clients.
• Physically be able to demonstrate proper exercise form and avoid contraindicated exercises.
• Visually able to observe members to assure correct training methods, techniques, and positions.
• Able to read exercise and testing equipment accurately, including but not limited to, blood pressure, heart rate/pulse.
• Complete all required employment records.
• Refrain from using cell phone while working in all capacities, i.e. texting, talking or surfing the internet.

Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund‑raising.

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.

Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness
to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to…