Personal Trainer

About This Role

Providing one-on-one specialized training and potentially program coverage in individual conditioning areas is the core of this role. This position ensures members have a positive experience in a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment, contributing to the community's well-being.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Personal Training sessions in small group and one-on-one format consistent with YMCA standards, mission, values, goals, and practices, including Priority Sam Standards
• Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and monitored for safe and effective member and volunteer participation
• Prepare and set up program equipment/rooms and clean and tidy up equipment/rooms after use, reporting any repairs to supervisor
• Organize and administer a case management approach in managing relationships with participants and ensure they are comfortable and successful in the program to assist them in achieving their personal health goals
• Utilize systems and technologies available in the YMCA to deliver Personal Training and track required information
• Provide reports and additional information to supervisor when requested
• Track client attendance
• Manage client and potential client communication in a timely and professional manner, adhering to best practices as determined by YMCA policies and procedures
• Build relationships with members and seek opportunities to share the YMCA story and educate members and guests on the YMCA as a Charity
• Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times
• Be available for the minimum required commitment of hours as determined by the supervisor based on center needs
• Actively participate in scheduled training, meetings, and special events
• In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location
• Perform other related duties to fulfill commitment to quality programs for all members as assigned from time to time by supervisor

Requirements

• Certified Personal Trainer and/or YMCA Personal Training Certification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in developing individual fitness programs and coaching individuals to achieve results
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR required
• Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers, acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions