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Position Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Personal Trainer creates a meaningful and nurturing YMCA member experience by demonstrating the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. 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: $29.00 to $40.00 per hour
Requirements
MINIMUM 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 or ACE preferred)
• Current YMCA-approved CPR and First Aid certification
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
