Fitness Instructor: Personal Trainer

Do you have a passion for fitness and enjoy helping others? This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. You will be helping new and existing members achieve their health and well-being goals.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Personal Trainer provides a custom fitness program in proper cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training in a one on one learning environment to both health seekers and active fitness participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification in Personal Training from an approved organization, i.e. ACE, AFFA, etc.

• Thorough knowledge of strength and cardiovascular equipment and their appropriate use.

• Ability to assess individual fitness and effectively build a customized fitness program.

• Physical ability to lead and interact in fitness activities and perform related physical fitness skills.

• Certification requirements include, within 30 days of hire, CPR/AED and First Aid; Child Abuse Prevention (for Youth and Family Fitness programs).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Arrives at work consistently on time, in proper uniform, and prepared to perform the essential functions of your job.

• Learns members' names and unique individual goals each shift.

• Effectively plans, organizes and presents individualized fitness program for optimal skill development.

• Educates members on proper exercise form and appropriate use of equipment, providing appropriate intervention and communication when necessary.

• Provides members with "spotting" support when safe and appropriate.

• Maintains a neat and orderly environment by ensuring equipment is returned to its proper location after use.

• Maintains awareness of changes in schedules, staffing, procedures and environment that can affect a member's YMCA experience, and leads members through the changes in an informative, supportive manner.

• Models consistently the Y's values of caring, respect, responsibility and citizenship, thereby encouraging and supporting the development of these values within our members.

• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities; ability to tolerate moderate to high noise levels; verbal, visual and auditory ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation; and ability to lift 75-100 pounds.