Baxter YMCA - Personal Training - Specialty Program Instructor II

Ymca Of Greater Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Free child care (20 hours per week)

Flexible hours

Retirement

Discounted program fees

Professional development

Job summary

The Baxter YMCA in Indianapolis is seeking a Part-Time Personal Trainer to guide members through individualized fitness plans, assess health histories, and promote safe exercise habits. Responsibilities include assessments, program design, technique demonstrations, and motivating clients to reach goals while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Must hold NOCA PT cert; CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 60–90 days; 18+ years old.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• NOCA certified personal training certification is required.
• CPR, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention certifications or ability to obtain within 60–90 days of employment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead personal training sessions and educate clients on safe exercise techniques.
• Assess client health histories, set goals, and design individualized fitness programs.
• Motivate and guide members to achieve objectives while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Administrative skills

Education

NOCA certified personal training certification

Degree in physical education or health related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Baxter YMCA - Indianapolis, IN 46227
Position Type: Part Time
Job Category: Health and Wellness
Benefits Included:

• Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership


• 20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care


• Flexible Hours/ Scheduling


• Retirement


• Discounted Program Fees


• Professional Development

Personal Training is a comprehensive one-on-one educational fitness program. The purpose of this program is to assist the individual in setting realistic goals and to encourage lifelong adherence to a safe and effective exercise program. It is the goal of the personal trainer to educate the member on the basics of proper execution of both cardiovascular and resistance training machines and to produce independent exercisers due in part to your instruction, guidance and motivational techniques. Safety, exercise selection, and meeting individual needs are all part of the education process. The primary aspects in personal training include: a thorough review of the client’s personal health history, fitness evaluation and consultation, and proper program design.

Qualifications

• Required: Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Required: Must meet requirements of current National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) certified personal training certification.


• Preferred: A degree in physical education, exercise science or other health related field.


• Preferred: Professional experience in personal training.


• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information on children, family and YMCA staff.


• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention and New Employee Orientation or the ability to obtain within 60-90 days of employment.


• Administrative skills including the ability to maintain required program and department documentation and records.