Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Successfully complete Association’s background screening requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of exercise equipment, general weight lifting, health and wellness and the ability to demonstrate exercises.
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy

Responsibilities

• Design and implement safe, effective, and enjoyable fitness programs that meet the unique needs and wants of each member.
• Keep accurate records of members’ progress.
• Monitor proper executions, form and technique when demonstrating exercises.
• Plan and instruct individuals, small groups, or classes with personalized approach following YMCA standards and guidelines.
• Contact clients on a regular basis to follow-up on progression of their fitness program.
• All personal trainers will enter their availability into Appointment king at a minimum of one week in advance and schedule in their own clients in accordingly.
• Arrive promptly for their clients, act professionally and dress according to the requirements: uniform shirt, neat shorts or warm-up pants, sneakers and YMCA name tag.
• If unable to make an appointment with a referral, contact client directly.
• Discuss and promote all other YMCA programs.
• Motivate members to commit to long term participation.
• Respond to and report accidents and/or incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Interact with members that aren’t current clients. Assist with machine usage, appropriate exercise advice – do not give advice that you are not absolutely SURE is safe and appropriate.
• Make sure that first time users are encouraged to go through the orientation process.
• ALL members must fill out the medical form.
• If you feel that there is a medical condition that requires further investigation or physician’s approval, refer it to supervisor.
• Be aware of signs that equipment may be in need of maintenance.
• If the equipment is not functioning properly, place an out of order sign on it and inform supervisor.
• Ensure all participants wear appropriate exercise attire and footwear.
• Make sure all equipment is put away correctly following your sessions.
• Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized organization
• CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications required
• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training
• One year or more of experience in fitness.
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor