POSITION SUMMARYThe Personal Trainer creates a meaningful and nurturing YMCA member experience by demonstrating the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility by upholding the Member Experience POD's Commitment to Community and Wellness Pledge. Under the supervision of the Director of Healthy Living, and as a member of the YMCA Health & Wellness team, a Personal Trainer is responsible for working closely with individual members providing accommodation, instruction and motivation toward a healthy lifestyle in either one-on-one, semi-private or small group sessions. The trainer meets each clients' individual needs by developing an effective and safe exercise regimen according to the clients' goals and level of fitness, offering a wide range of choice and variation of exercises. Conducts initial client consultations, interacts with members, maintains a clean, safe environment, and follows sound exercise science protocols and guidelines. Delivers a high level of customer service and ensures a positive experience. We are looking for someone who speaks Spanish.Salary range: $31.60 to $50.00 per hourMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 18+ years old
- Must have a flexible schedule and be available weekdays, evenings, and weekends with a minimum of 10 hours per week during branch operating hours
- Customer service skills, excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication, listening skills, and the ability to instruct and observe participants
- Extensive knowledge of exercise including strength and cardiovascular equipment
- Nationally recognized Personal Training Certification (NASM, NSCA, ACSM, CSCS, NASF, ISSA, NFPT or ACE preferred)
- Current YMCA-approved CPR and First Aid certification
- Willingness to complete mandatory and required job-specific trainings upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- At least one year of experience applying exercise science principles in a fitness environment
- Sales or customer service experience
- Bilingual skills in Spanish