Location: all cities,MO, USA
* Promotes the YMCA's healthy spirit, mind and body philosophy through individualized personal exercise prescriptions.
* Screen and interview potential clients to determine their readiness for exercise and physical activity.
* Perform fitness tests or assessments (as appropriate) on clients to determine their current level of fitness.
* Help clients set realistic goals and provide motivation for adherence to the program.
* Ability to develop and deliver exercise prescriptions to all clientele.
* Demonstrate and instruct specific techniques to clients for the safe and effective performance of various exercise movements by applying the fundamental principles of exercise science.
* Supervise or spot (physically assisting clients with an exercise that usually involves free weights or dumbbells to minimize risk of injury) clients when they are performing exercise movements.
* Maintains records of clients' progress or lack thereof with respect to the exercise prescription
* Motivate individuals to begin and to continue healthy behaviors.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.
The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.
Level of Qualifications/Certificates can vary and will be assessed upon hire
* High School diploma up to College Degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred
* Minimum 6 months of experience, in the field or classroom, in developing exercise prescriptions/exercise
* programming and instruction.
* Currently personal trainer certified with a NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) that tests
* both theoretical knowledge and performance
* Complete YMCA courses related to Health & Wellness as assigned
Full Compensation Package (when applicable):
* 403(b) Retirement Savings
* Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
* 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
* Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
* Discounts on YMCA programs
* Discounts on YMCA Childcare