Personal Trainer
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Personal Trainer

Grand Traverse Bay Young Men's

Location: Traverse City,MI, USA

Date: 2024-12-13T19:26:12Z

Job Description:
  • We are looking for a certified personal trainer to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to providing energizing, fun, safe and educational services to our community
  • Do you enjoy motivating both groups of individuals as well as provide one-on-ones to help others achieve their wellness goals? Join our team today and put your passion to purpose.
  • Employee benefits include: free membership, eligibility for CEU reimbursement, friendships and more!
OUR CULTURE:Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.RequirementsPosition Title: Personal TrainerReports To: Personal Training LeadDepartment: WellnessClassification: Part-time with opportunity to become full-time, Non-ExemptPOSITION SUMMARY:Instructs personal training group or one-on-one sessions in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. On a day-to-day basis, this position will carry out various tasks from assessing the member's physical condition to instructing safe and effective exercises that will assist in attaining the member's fitness goal(s). This position will explain the exercises in a clear and efficient way, while demonstrating how to use the equipment safely, to avoid injuries.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Builds successful and authentic relationships with members while helping members connect with each other and the YMCA
  • Evaluate member's fitness levels and health conditions
  • Develop, implement and instruct a variety of personal training and group training sessions for clients
  • Provide encouragement and expertise for the member in support of their health and well-being goals
  • Answers questions and inquiries from members to support them in their wellness journey
  • Explain exercises in detail along with explaining and showing proper use of fitness equipment
  • Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective and accurate information and support to members
  • Monitor progress of member's fitness levels and adjust as needed
  • Administer, track and evaluate health history questionnaires, fitness assessments and other pre-participation documentation with regard to individual exercise programs
  • Promote and sell personal training programs and services while achieving session goals
  • Follow and enforce all YMCA procedures and policies including personnel guidelines, safety guidelines, facility access procedures and wellness policies
  • Carry out emergency plans as necessary
  • Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by direct supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • At least 18 years of age
  • 2 years of experience is preferred but not required
  • Certifications: National Certification in Personal Training, CPR, First Aid and AED
  • Positive attitude with excellent communication and time management skills
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
  • Ability to inspire and motivate others
  • Possesses and demonstrates a strong understanding of the YMCA and its purpose, mission and values
  • Various YMCA training modules will be required and provided by the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA after hire
  • Must pass Background check and complete new employee orientation
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Must be able to lift minimum of 50 pounds
  • Long periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching and lifting
  • Ability to work in stressful situations and multi-task
  • Ability to work as a team or individually
  • Flexible hours
CORE COMPETENCIES:Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
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