Group Trainer - Lake Houston

Position Summary:

Leads small group training classes using proper exercise techniques and motivation.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.

Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.

Hopeful - Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.

Determined - To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.

Genuine - To be honest and open in relationships with others.

Mission Advancement:
Accepts and demonstrates the Y s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration:

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.

Operational Effectiveness:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Personal Growth:
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.

Personal Training Certifications we recognize include:

• YMCA Personal Trainer
• American College of Sports Medicine
• ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor
• National Academy of Sports Medicine
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-PES or OPT)
• The Cooper Institute
• Cooper Certified Personal Trainer
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
• American Council on Exercise
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
• Professional Fitness Instructor Training (PFIT)
• Certified Personal Trainer Instructor (CPFT)
• National Exercise Trainers Association
• NETA Certified Personal Training

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to resolve routine problems.

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to be sensitive and alter to the needs, feelings, and…