Personal Trainer

As a Personal Trainer, above and beyond just offering you a challenging workout. You support members of the community in reaching their physical fitness and healthy living goals. At the Y, you are part of a team that learns and grows together through mentoring and networking.

Looking for Part-Time and Full-Time Personal Trainers

* Will need to be able to teach small group training, group exercise classes, and/or have a client base that may be following from previous employment to be considered for Full-Time status

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

• Build collaborative relationships with members and community/corporate partners to promote personal training services and other Y programs/service
• Deliver individual or group training and consulting sessions at all locations.
• Conduct classes, demos, fitness analyses, or other presentations both on-site and with Worksite Wellness partners.
• Create individualized or group goal-oriented training plans.
• Exemplify professionalism and servant leadership in the areas of fitness, exercise and basic rehabilitation techniques.
• Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff and children which includes:
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with staff and children.
  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• A current personal training or related certification accredited through the NCCA (National Commissions for Certifying Agencies) is required. Must maintain required CEC’s and certifications throughout employment.
• Minimum six months experience in personal training or wellness coaching preferred.
• A degree in Exercise Physiology or related field is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certifications are required within the first 60 days of employment.
• Successful completion of Training and Skills Assessment within 60 days of employment is required.
• YMCA Strength and Conditioning certification and participation in Listen First and Model of Influence Training is required within the first six months of employment.
• Ability to prioritize workloads to meet timelines and maintain confidentiality of personal information required.
• Understanding of exercise science and how it relates to working with “Health Seekers” of all ages and abilities.

• Relationships
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  Building meaningful, trusting, collaborative relationships and upholding the SMART pledge is the core of our work. Broach sensitive topics carefully and respectfully to collaborate on solutions, working effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions to ensure a positive experience for all. Uphold the SMART pledge in all interactions.
• Communication
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  Explaining and educating in a way that people with less technical knowledge understand, and motivating behavioral change is essential. This requires excellent listening skills as well as telephone, face to face, and written communication skills tailored to the appropriate audience and situation. When sensitive issues need to be addressed, use non-threatening, collaborative methods. Listen carefully to understand member goals and concerns and exercise empathy to help members achieve their goals.
• Operational Effectiveness
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  Because there are many aspects to the work, you need to stay organized and manage time effectively and flexibly. Innovative approaches and ideas will create a better member experience. You will be required to reach specific client base goals within 90 days and throughout your employment. Keeping good records of member goals and achievements will help you evaluate program effectiveness and progress toward goals.
  
  Be a good steward of the Y by following and enforcing policies/procedures and using resources wisely.
• Decision Making
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  Since there isn’t a prescription for every circumstance, you will need to exercise sound judgment based on experience, professional standards, and member and participant focused data; transfer learning to situations; and provide others with framework for making decisions.
• Safety
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  At the Y we provide sound and proven information to our members that will support their wellness…