Personal Trainer

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Director of Healthy Living, and as a member of the SSYMCA 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.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become part of the Y family. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conducts initial client consultations and develops an individualized, effective and safe exercise regimen according to the clients’ goals and level of fitness. This personalized regime includes a wide range of choices and variations of exercises.
2. Follows sound exercise science protocols and guidelines.
3. Observes and discusses individual progress with participants and maintains complete and confidential client records.
4. Supports participant’s behavior changes through encouraging exercise adherence and regimen compliance.
5. Tracks, monitors, evaluates and transitions program participants when needed.
6. Interacts with members, maintains a clean and safe environment, and identifies potential volunteers.
7. Delivers a high level of customer service and ensures a positive experience.
8. Plans and instructs classes in a specialty area, if applicable.
9. Develops positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
10. Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
11. Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
12. Sets up and takes down equipment and reports equipment problems, when needed.
13. Ensures safe and effective sessions and responds to, and reports, accidents and incidents.
14. Conveys basic knowledge of all SSYMCA Health & Wellness program areas to participants and refers members to the appropriate program director or staff.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Developing self and others
• Collaboration
• Inclusion