Certified Personal Trainer — Community Fitness & Wellness

YMCA of Memphis & The MId; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking an Adult Fitness - Personal Trainer to work with members one-on-one and in small groups, designing personalized workout plans. Candidates must hold ACSM/ACE/NSCA/NASM certifications, CPR/AED/First Aid, and have experience in fitness testing and program design.

Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to YMCA values are essential. This on-site role requires reliability, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to motivate diverse clients

Qualifications

• Current ACSM, ACE, NSCA, AFAA, NASM, NETA certification in personal training.
• 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 level.
• Minimum of 2 years in health and fitness field.
• Two-year exercise science education, or related field, or minimum of 1 year experience.
• Accumulated continuing education credits to maintain certification(s).
• Full working knowledge of the facility’s safety and emergency procedures.
• Ability to recognize participants who are in distress.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in handling issues with staff and members.
• Administer national YMCA fitness assessments, or its equivalent.
• Interpret assessment results to members and, based on evaluation and member’s goals, design and implement a fitness program.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.

Responsibilities

• Attend New Employee Orientation within the first 20 days of employment and attend additional department meetings as scheduled.
• Follow the Memphis and the Mid-South standards of grooming and dress.
• Know, understand and follow all room guidelines, policies and chain of command of the YMCA facility.
• Be responsible for completing and turning in accident/incident reports immediately after occurrence.
• Notify the Wellness Director, or other staff member whenever there is a potentially serious problem with equipment or facility.
• Be Responsible for finding your own qualified substitute for absence, or canceling training sessions a minimum of 24 hours prior to scheduled appointment.
• Maintain good communication with all clients.
• Physically be 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 but not limited to, blood pressure, heart rate/pulse.
• Complete all required employment records
• Refrain from using cell phone while working in all capacities, i.e.: texting, talking or surfing the internet.

Education

ACSM Certification

ACE Certification

NSCA Certification

AFAA Certification

NASM Certification

NETA Certification

CPR Certification

AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Two-year Exercise Science Education

Job description

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking an Adult Fitness - Personal Trainer to work with members one-on-one and in small groups, designing personalized workout plans. Candidates must hold ACSM/ACE/NSCA/NASM certifications, CPR/AED/First Aid, and have experience in fitness testing and program design.

Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to YMCA values are essential. This on-site role requires reliability, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to motivate diverse clients