Personal Trainer

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Four-year degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• Nationally accredited certification (preferred: NSCA, ACSM, NASM)
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Experience working with deconditioned and special populations (i.e. seniors, youth, those with chronic diseases) preferred
• Sales experience preferred.

• Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making.  
• Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers and supervisor. 
• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
• Reasonable level of physical fitness
• Enthusiastic, outgoing personality
• Demonstrated ability to perform fitness assessments and to teach progressive exercise programs
• Ability to instruct and observe participants using proper exercise techniques
• Ability to create and monitor safe and effective exercise programs for individuals, as well as recognize a member’s potential and limitations
• Highly motivated to sell personal training services.

Benefits

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment. 
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions. 
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other. 
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion. 
• A healthy work/life balance 
• Comprehensive benefits including: 
• FREE YMCA Membership for you. 
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons. 
• Discounted or FREE family membership. 
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement) 
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package. 
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)