Wellness Personal Trainer

Position Summary (2-3 sentences):

Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director, the Personal Trainer is responsible for conducting customized and unique personal training sessions that are designed to meet the individualized health and wellness needs of each member. The Personal Trainer’s key function is to build strong lasting relationships with members, employees and volunteers that will encourage healthy lifestyles. The Personal Trainer must possess high energy and outstanding teaching, communication, organizational and team-building skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conduct personal training sessions that are assigned by the Health & Wellness Director, or that the personal trainer secures for him/herself.
• Sell personal training packages.
• Help promote YMCA programs as required.
• Build effective relationships with parents when working with pre-teens and teens.
• Promote a positive environment.
• Keep an accurate training schedule.
• Redeem all personal training sessions on the date that they occur.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Attend or complete all mandatory staff training and meetings as needed.
• Be able to work independently.
• Complete incident reports when necessary.
• Report equipment issues to the Health & Wellness Director.
• Report any operational issues to the Health & Wellness Director.

Qualifications (Include education, years’ experience and technical requirements if needed)
• High School degree required;
• 1-2 years Prior personal training experience preferred;
• Minimum of at least one current Personal Trainer certification (e.g., ACSM, NASM, NSCA, AAPHER);
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications;
• Maturity, reliability, organizational skills and preparedness;
• Effective communication and teaching skills.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

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 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 judgements, transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, certifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

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.