Adult Fitness - Personal Trainer (Bartlett YMCA)
Bartlett, TN
Job Type
Part‑time
Description
Under the direction of the Wellness Director or designee, the part‑time Personal Trainer conducts personal training sessions to the standards of the certifications held and the YMCA’s mission. The role includes safely designing and implementing appropriate individual fitness programs for members. Personal trainers also educate, stimulate, motivate, and promote adherence to a healthy lifestyle.
Essential Functions
- Energetic, dedicated and motivated individuals who enjoy working with members one‑on‑one and in small groups, designing and implementing individual workout plans.
- Demonstrate and enforce the core values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility) to staff, leaders, members, program participants, and the public.
- Administer YMCA fitness assessments or equivalent tests.
- Interpret assessment results and, based on evaluation and member goals, design and implement a fitness program.
- Attend staff meetings and New Employee Orientation within the first 20 days, plus additional department meetings as scheduled.
- Follow the YMCA of Memphis and Mid‑South grooming and dress standards.
- Know, understand, and follow all room guidelines, policies, and chain of command of the YMCA facility.
- Complete and submit accident/incident reports immediately after occurrence.
- Notify the Wellness Director or another staff member of serious equipment or facility problems.
- Find qualified substitutes for absences, or cancel training sessions at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment.
- Physically able to demonstrate proper exercise form and avoid contraindicated exercises.
- Visually able to observe members to assure correct training methods, techniques, and positions.
- Able to read exercise and testing equipment accurately, including blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse.
- Accurately report work time via approved YMCA clocking methods.
- Refrain from using cell phones while working in any capacity.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Current certification in personal training (ACSM, ACE, NSCA, AFAA, NASM, NETA, or other accredited organizations).
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
- Experience in fitness testing, exercise program design, and teaching appropriate fitness programs to members of varying ages and fitness levels.
- Minimum of 2 years in the health and fitness field.
- Two‑year exercise science education, or related field, or minimum of 1 year experience.
- Continuing education credits to maintain certification(s).
- Ability to recognize participants in distress.
- Full working knowledge of facility safety and emergency procedures.
- Excellent customer service and verbal skills.
- Consistent positive attitude.
- Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels.
- Ability to conduct activities related to fitness.
Work Schedule
Part‑time schedules may vary per YMCA hours of operation. Hours: Mon–Fri 5:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sun 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Physical demands include sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job functions and supervise program activities indoors and outdoors.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Compensation
$20.00–$30.00