Location: Tampa,FL, USA
Join the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, a globally recognized non-profit focused on healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. More than a gym, we are a community hub dedicated to positively impacting lives. As a Personal Trainer, you'll inspire, motivate, and guide members on their fitness journeys in a supportive environment.
Whether you're an experienced professional seeking stability or a new fitness enthusiast breaking into the industry, the Tampa Y offers:
* Consistent income as you build your client base
* Higher earning potential with tiered training rates
* A broad membership base to attract new clients
* Train 1-on-1, partner, or small groups
* A low-pressure, relationship-based training atmosphere
* Support in marketing, business development, and continuing education
* 24/7 access to top-tier facilities across Hillsborough County to meet clients' needs
We're seeking passionate Personal Trainers to work with diverse clients, from beginners to fitness fanatics, helping them reach their goals. Make a meaningful impact on your community at the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA.
Essential functions and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Evaluates the participant's fitness level through a fitness evaluation or assessment.
* Assists the participant in creating goals that are achievable.
* Creates a program and makes recommendations that are within the personal trainer's expertise.
* Monitors the progress of the members throughout the training program continuously modifying the programs to achieve the stated goals.
* Provides continuous education regarding risk factor modification and pre-established goal accomplishments to participants.
* Demonstrates confidentiality between the personal trainer and member.
* Adheres to the Association operating policies and procedures by operating the programs within the guidelines set forth.
* Ensures that the highest quality of service is provided.
* Continuously monitors the member's progress and makes changes as needed to achieve goals.
* Continuous personal education to maintain industry standards and current certification(s).
* Completes all job-related and other trainings as required.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.
Level of Personal Trainer level is based on the following criteria:
* Personal Trainer I with less than 600 hours of previous training experience.
* Personal Trainer II requires more than 600 hours of previous training experience, or a bachelors/master's degree in Exercise Science or a health-related field.
This pay scale is based on job title and number of hours trained per pay period.
0-10 Hours11-20 Hours21+ HoursPersonal Trainer I$20.00$26.00$33.00Personal Trainer II$26.00$32.00$38.00
Education/Experience Required:
* Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
* Must have a Personal Trainer certification from one of the accredited national personal training organizations.
* Knowledge and application of wellness, primarily physical fitness and an understanding of how to set basic fitness goals.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience of personal training techniques and practices.
* Experience with active listening techniques and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with groups and/or individuals from different backgrounds.
* Represent the YMCA in a positive manner.
* Personal Trainer I requires less than 600 hours of previous training experience.
* Personal Trainer II requires more than 600 hours of previous training experience, or a bachelors/masters degree in Exercise Science or a health-related field.
Certifications/Trainings Required:
* Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in community CPR/AED and First Aid.
* Maintain position-specific required certifications as stated in the training matrix.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job includes, but not limited to:
* Ability to plan, lead, and participate in classes and activities.
* Ability to verbally and physically communicate program content
* Ability to hear participant discussion and questions.
* Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
* Ability to lift equipment and perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, lifting, and reaching.
* Hear noises and distress signals in the program environment, including in the classroom and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
* Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
* Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
* Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
* Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
* Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.