Personal Trainer

Responsibilities

• Direct members in proper form and technique for general exercise.
• Recruit and retain training clients.
• Design and implement individual workout plans to fit client's specific needs and goals.
• Keep accurate records of training sessions and client programs.
• Work with one-on-one and/or partner clients.
• Participate in program meetings and workshops as scheduled.
• Maintain knowledge in current and emerging fitness and wellness trends.
• Must have good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Must be familiar with and prepared to use emergency procedures.
• Carry out all tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrate and enforce the core values (Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility) to staff, YMCA members, program participants and the general public.
• Know, follow and understand all guidelines and policies of the facility.

• Possess and maintain current personal training certification from accredited organization (NASM, ACE, NCSF, NESTA, NSCS).
• Possess and maintain current CPR, AED and First Aid Certification from American Red Cross (ARC), American Heart Association (AHA) or American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or be willing to acquire one within the first 30 days of hire.
• Experience and/or education in the wellness field.
• Experience in fitness testing, exercise program design and teaching appropriate fitness to members of all ages and fitness levels.
• Full working knowledge of facility safety and emergency procedures.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• Must be able to stand on feet for extended periods.
• Frequent amounts of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Physically perform all skills required of a personal trainer including fully demonstrating exercises.