Elite Wellness Coach: 1:1 & Small Group Training

YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South; Morningside Park (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South is seeking an Adult Fitness - Personal Trainer to design and implement individualized workout plans and coach members one-on-one or in small groups. You will uphold the YMCA core values and ensure safe, effective training within our community setting.

The role emphasizes fitness testing, program design, and ongoing communication with clients, while adhering to safety procedures and professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Certification in personal training from a recognized organization.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Experience in fitness testing and program design for members of varying ages and fitness levels.
• 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.

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
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• 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
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• Refrain from using cell phone while working in all capacities, i.e.: texting, talking or surfing the internet.

Skills

Energetic

Motivated

Education

ACSM/ACE/NSCA/AFAA/NASM/NETA certification in personal training

CPR/First Aid certifications

Two-year exercise science education or related field or 1 year experience

Job description

YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South is seeking an Adult Fitness - Personal Trainer to design and implement individualized workout plans and coach members one-on-one or in small groups. You will uphold the YMCA core values and ensure safe, effective training within our community setting.

The role emphasizes fitness testing, program design, and ongoing communication with clients, while adhering to safety procedures and professional certifications.