*Job Summary:*
*A Personal Trainer helps clients achieve their fitness and health goals through motivating and educating them.
Trainers have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients who will have different goals as well as limitations.
Trainers will have the opportunity to work one-on-one or in a small group setting.
Personal Trainers provide the inspiration and guidance to assist clients in reaching their goals.
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*Job Responsibilities:*
* *Identify Goals and Create Tailored Plans – Personal Trainers will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients, identifying their goals and writing personalized programs for them.
Personal Trainers with more experience and extra qualifications can also assist with injury rehabilitation or work with specialty conditions.
This means sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, and exercise required.
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* *Conduct One-On-One and/or Group Sessions – The sessions need to challenge the client, fun and always be a step towards the client’s goal.
Personal Trainers need to display good motivational skills during the sessions.
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* *Monitor progress and be organized – Being prepared for client sessions means writing new programs and tracking progress.
Personal Trainers record and monitor health, weight, fitness, and strength so that they can constantly adjust the programs to challenge their client.
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* *Educate Clients – Gaining new qualifications, attending workshops, and reading the latest research ensures that Personal Trainers keep up-to-date with fitness and nutrition information.
This knowledge is used to educate their clients.
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* *Maintain Fitness – Personal Trainers need to practice what they preach and live a healthy and fit lifestyle.
It is important that Personal Trainers are strong enough to spot clients and correctly perform any exercise they ask of them.
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*Specific Responsibilities:*
* *Be able to schedule efficiently through assigned appointment scheduling software*
* *Attend all scheduled meetings*
* *Work assigned health and wellness related events*
* *Be certified and willing to teach group fitness classes*
* *Retain membership though exceptional service and results*
* *Display great costumer service*
* *Be punctual for all scheduled hours and flexible to cover other hours when needed*
* *Maintain open communication with your Wellness Director and co-workers*
* *Maintain your personal training certification with continuing education credits.
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* *Smile, have fun, and enjoy your job!*
*Restrictions:*
* *Personal Trainers are prohibited to train YMCA members independently and to charge and collect fees directly.
All training of YMCA members must go through or facility and operations.
Failure to do so can lead to suspension/termination.
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* *All employees are required to work at least 8 hours per month to maintain complimentary membership status.
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* *All other guidelines must be followed in accordance with the Employee Handbook.
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*Skills, Education and Experience:*
* *Must be 18 years of age.
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* *4-year degree in related field preferred*
* *NASM certification recommended *
* *Friendly outgoing personality*
* *Some computer skills*
* *Good communication skills.
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* *Good fitness level.
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* *Responsible attitude to health and safety.
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* *Displays knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology.
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* *Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
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*Physical Qualifications*:
* *Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading, writing, typing, lifting, walking, standing.
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*Working Conditions**: *
* *Personal Trainers will work with various types of fitness equipment as well as various clients with different limitations.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.
25 - $30.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Retirement plan
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
* Personal training: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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