Personal Trainer - Westminster; Hill

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves.

If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission‑driven organization that works for individual and community well‑being for all, for a better us.

At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities.

Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!

Under the supervision of the Fitness Director, or other assigned associate, Personal Trainer is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guest, and program participants. The primary function of the Personal Trainer will be to highly engage with members, guest, and program participants by providing/training high quality, appropriately challenging, and fun exercise routines to meet the needs of the individual including 1‑on‑1 training, partner training, small/medium/large group training, and also providing a safe and welcoming environment.

• Reports to work in uniform a minimum of fifteen minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or associate, and to prepare the appropriate space.
• Provide excellent services to members, guest, and program participants in the Y center, on the phone, and through email exchange.
• Through engagement, build meaningful relationships with members, guest, and program participants with positive and solution driven interaction.
• Promote wellness concepts that embody a well‑rounded healthy and safe lifestyle.
• Obtain and maintain national personal training certification, and continuous education on formats.
• Maintain needed CECs, certification requirement, and ongoing trainings needed.
• Adhere to the format and certification requirements while training.
• Embody sensitivity and patience in dealing with diverse membership and wellness levels; avoid intimidating wellness environment.
• Coach and encourage members to meet their wellness goals.
• Maintain administrative responsibilities including recording appointments and ongoing communication for supervisor.
• Monitor, clean, and inspect equipment regularly; report any challenges or concerns.
• Adhere/enforce all policies, guidelines, rules, and best practices as outlined by the Y in Central Maryland with positive interaction.
• Lead in handling conflict, concerns, member frustrations, and unusual center situations.
• Inform proper leaders of operating challenges and/or conflicts during operating hours (either with members and/or associates).
• Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities.
• Promote a professional image and maintain a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations.
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned.
• Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA:
  Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct.
• Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
• Assist in all other areas as assigned.

Personal Trainer will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. Associates shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and…