Personal Trainer - Fairfield Family YMCA

Personal Trainer- Fairfield Family YMCA

Title: Personal Trainer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Status: Part Time

Department: Wellness

Reports to: Wellness Director

Starting Pay Rate: $15.00/hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Wellness Director and in accordance with the Christian mission and purpose of the Great Miami Valley YMCA Association, the Personal Trainer is responsible for planning and leading a range of individualized or group exercise/activity sessions for clients in a fitness specialty area. This position performs a variety of fitness programs that are both educational and motivational.

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA ASSOCIATION SUMMARY:

OUR MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

OUR IMPACT: To strengthen our community by providing opportunities to serve children, individuals, and families in a safe environment which encourages all to live healthy lives and to exhibit positive character values such as faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develops, implements, and instructs a variety of personal training and group training sessions for clients. Provides encouragement and expertise for the client in support of their health and well-being goals.
2. Administers, tracks, and evaluates health history questionnaires, fitness assessments, and other pre-participation documentation with regard to individual exercise programs.
3. Promotes and sells personal training programs and services.
4. Reports all program suggestions, problems and concerns to Wellness Director.
5. Maintains required Continuing Education Credits (CEC's), national certifications, and required YMCA certifications.
6. Attends all staff meetings and YMCA trainings as required.

YMCA LEADERSHIP 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: High school diploma or the equivalent required.
2. Experience: One (1) year experience in health and fitness field preferred. One (1) year experience Personal Training and Group Training also preferred.
3. Certifications: Must have a Nationally Accredited Personal Training Certification or other approved and accredited certification(s).
4. Must possess or have willingness to obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration within 60 days of hire.
5. Demonstrated customer service skills and verbal communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to lead an individual/group and motivate others to achieve their health and well-being goals.
7. Demonstrated ability working with all age groups and ability levels.
8. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand and be mobile majority of work shift.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper techniques.
• Ability to lead assigned classes and sessions, demonstrating exercise techniques and perform associated physical activities.
• Ability to stretch, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy equipment on a daily basis.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency.

Please submit any current certification(s) under "Other" requested documents.