Personal Trainer - OFallon Park Rec Complex YMCA

Personal Trainer - OFallon Park Rec Complex YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA

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• Promotes the YMCA's healthy spirit, mind and body philosophy through individualized personal exercise prescriptions.
• Screen and interview potential clients to determine their readiness for exercise and physical activity.
• Perform fitness tests or assessments (as appropriate) on clients to determine their current level of fitness.
• Help clients set realistic goals and provide motivation for adherence to the program.
• Develop and deliver exercise prescriptions to all clientele.
• Demonstrate and instruct specific techniques to clients for the safe and effective performance of various exercise movements by applying the fundamental principles of exercise science.
• Supervise or "spot" (physically assisting clients with an exercise that usually involves free weights or dumbbells to minimize risk of injury) clients when they are performing exercise movements.
• Maintain records of clients' progress or lack thereof with respect to the exercise prescription.
• Motivate individuals to begin and to continue healthy behaviors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma up to College Degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of experience, in the field or classroom, in developing exercise prescriptions/exercise programming and instruction.
• Currently personal trainer certified with a NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) that tests both theoretical knowledge and performance.
• Complete YMCA courses related to Health & Wellness as assigned.

• Full Compensation Package (when applicable): 403(b) Retirement Savings.
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University.
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide.
• Discounts on YMCA programs.
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

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