Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

POSITION PURPOSE
The Personal Trainer is expected to provide specialized, one-on-one training to meet the specific needs of the member. Develop and supervise a personal exercise program, which is based on the individual’s personal goals, exercise standards and guidelines, and their current level of fitness. Provide resources of information regarding special concerns or areas of interest to the member. Assist the member in exercise adherence and to provide emotional support towards exercise commitment. This is an hourly paid program position working with members that have pre-paid the YMCA for a particular number of personal training sessions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cultivate and develop relationships with members and assist them in making healthy lifestyle choices, build self-esteem and build commitment to the YMCA.
• Implement a personalized fitness program and training techniques. Provide follow up and encouragement to motivate long term commitment.
• Supervise and instruct on exercise technique on a one-on-one basis. Creatively and enthusiastically motivate others to change their lifestyle. Provide members with motivation and positive feedback on performance.
• Respond to member concerns and problems on a timely basis. Maintain professional rapport with all members and staff and ensure member satisfaction.
• Keep all client files, records and handouts updated. Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and maintain records on any incidents
• Participate as a member of the staff team in providing excellent member service. Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Science or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Be at least 20 years of age and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in physiology or related field preferred.
• National Personal Training Certification (NSCA, ACSM, ACE, NEITA, AAAI).
• Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to engage members and build rapport. Excellent written communication skills.
• Maintain knowledge of trends in wellness, fitness and healthy lifestyles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The physical environment requires the employee to possibly work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure such as hearing protection and rubber gloves.

Acquire and maintain the following certifications:

• CPR/AED/O2 (valid 2 years with exception of Aquatics to renew annually), First Aid (valid 2 years) obtained through the American Red Cross
• Requisite OSHA online trainings (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted)
• Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years)
• Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet.

OUR CULTURE
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission

OUR MISSION
To improve lives by connecting people to health, well-being, and to each other.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

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