Westview YMCA Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer

So many perks & benefits ~ Enjoy a flexible schedule ~ Work with great people ~ Make a difference in our community ~ Free YMCA membership ~ Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you ~ Tuition discounts ~ Flexible work attire ~ Training & development!

• Free individual YMCA membership
• Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you!
• YMCA program & childcare discounts
• Flexible work attire – Y shirts provided & you choose your style
• Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
• Rain On Demand Pay – get paid quicker
• 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings – no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements)
• Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, & make a difference in our community!

Position Summary:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Personal Trainers develop and facilitate individual and group sessions in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels; effectively building community with clients and other members to help meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

Essential Functions:

• Designs safe and effective exercise programs based on client/group's goals and needs &/or protocols – programs will be reviewed by Health & Wellness Lead staff to ensure quality.
• Maintains professionalism and client rapport as well as continuing education with an emphasis on enhancing the spiritual, physical and mental health of each client and member.
• Works independently, organizing multiple client records and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and models a healthy lifestyle.
• Educates clients and members about fitness and wellness principles.
• Actively participates in departmental and branch meetings and/or trainings.
• Performs other duties assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Functional Expertise

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Two or more years of college, pursuing a degree in Exercise Science, Wellness Health Promotion or related health field preferred
• Must hold current nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification from approved organization
• Excellent customer service and general office skills
• Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members and the ability to work with varying fitness levels and ages
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail required
• Complete before first shift: YMCA cause & culture training; fitness-specific training; all required abuse prevention training
• Complete within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED;
  First Aid (provided by YMCA)
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check.
• Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Wellness Center environment, must be able to stand for extended periods of time, walk, and bend over, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and move, lift and/or carry up to 45 pounds.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.
• Hours may include evening and weekend work.

The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer