Certified Personal Trainer - West Park YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Personal Trainer to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will develop personalized workout regimens and conduct fitness assessments, ensuring members achieve their health goals. You'll be responsible for delivering engaging workouts, promoting training services, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. This full-time position offers a chance to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying benefits like free membership and health plans. If you're passionate about fitness and helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free YMCA Membership

Health Plans

Paid Vacation

Retirement Benefits

Discounts on Services

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement customized fitness programs for members.
• Conduct fitness assessments and document member sessions accurately.
• Promote personal training services and achieve sales goals.

Skills

Fitness Assessment

Exercise Program Design

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree (preferred)

NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer Certification

BS in Exercise Science/Kinesiology

Tools

Daxko Engage

Job description

Certified Personal Trainer - West Park YMCA

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Position Summary

The Personal Trainer develops and implements individualized workout regimens and conducts fitness assessments for members. The Personal Trainer recruits and obtains personal training clientele.

Essential Functions

1. Designs and implements customized fitness programs based on members' fitness levels, challenges, preferences, and goals.
2. Delivers safe, effective, engaging workouts to clients.
3. Contacts members within 48 hours of interest notification and conducts meetings to discuss goals, developing personalized training plans.
4. Promotes and sells personal training services, encouraging participation in YMCA programs and fundraising events.
5. Achieves personal training sales and retention goals.
6. Maintains visibility, approachability, cleanliness, and safety in wellness areas.
7. Ensures equipment is safe and well-maintained, reporting issues promptly.
8. Documents member programs and sessions accurately, using Daxko Engage.
9. Starts and ends sessions on time, attends meetings, and completes required documentation.
10. Conducts fitness assessments, designs exercise programs, and provides instruction in equipment use and wellness policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• CPR (Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer), First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certifications required within 90 days of hire.
• Current NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification required before hire, or a BS in Exercise Science/Kinesiology with certification within 90 days.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to conduct valid fitness assessments and interpret results.
• Capability to design exercise programs for general and specific populations.
• Effective communication, motivation, interpersonal, and sales skills.
• Confidentiality, tact, and commitment to YMCA values.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and be a mandated reporter for child abuse.

Additional Information

Benefits include free YMCA membership, discounts, health plans, retirement, and paid vacation. The role is full-time, entry-level, and within the non-profit sector.