Personal Trainer - North Branch

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$19.10/hr - $19.10/hr

At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community's health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Person al Trainer is responsible for the development of all member-related wellness programs and activities. The Person al Trainer is a self-motivated team player who facilitates member retention through helping members feel welcome on the wellness floor through positive interactions and maintaining a clean wellness floor.

• Participates in the development, promotion and implementation of exciting health and well-being events, including Healthy Kids Day and Membership Challenges.
• Administer, track, and evaluate health history questionnaires, fitness assessments, and other pre-participation documentation to ensure safe and individualized programming.
• Greet and engage with all members and guests, fostering a friendly and inclusive environment, actively demonstrating the core values of the YMCA, Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Provide instruction and guidance on proper equipment use, exercise form, and safe workout practices, and professionally respond to emergency situations on the Wellness Floor when they occur.
• Participates in cleaning the Health and Wellness equipment daily, maintaining organization in Wellness Center, and reporting equipment or facility needs to the Health and Wellness Director.
• Ensures that YMCA members are complying with YMCA policies and procedures and Wellness Center rules and regulations.
• Maintains organized records of member wellness appointments and follows up with participants as necessary.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development to ensure quality service and program delivery.
• Interprets and communicates the Mission, objectives, and programs to members, program participants, community partners, and through fundraising efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the YMCA.

• Two years of college or two years of work experience in a related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field preferred.
• One to three years practical experience in fitness instruction, personal training, athletic coaching.
• National Accredited Personal Training closed book Certification obtained within the first 6 months of hire. Must have National Accredited Personal Training closed book Certification prior to hiring, if no degree in the field.
• Preferred Group Fitness Instructor Certification from one or more of the following: ACE, ACSM, NETA, or other NCCA nationally recognized closed book certification.
• Completion of YMCA required trainings upon hire.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Must be able to manage emergencies and respond appropriately and professionally.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to communicable diseases, thus engages in frequent handwashing and sanitizing of equipment.
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