Personal Trainer

Paycom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA is seeking an energetic fitness professional to design and deliver individual, small group and class-based programming in alignment with YMCA standards. You will assess member needs, create personalized plans, lead sessions and monitor progress to encourage long-term commitment.

Responsibilities include promoting YMCA programs, documenting progress, and staying current on certifications while participating in staff meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least a year of Personal Training experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Personal Training Certification Required (NASM, ACSM, ACE, or AFAA) at time of hire.
• Working knowledge of preventative health and fitness programs and philosophy.
• Ability to motivate and lead members.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to work with varying fitness levels and ages.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements safe, effective and enjoyable fitness programs for each member.
• Plans and instructs individuals, small groups or classes with a personalized approach.
• Keeps accurate records of members' progress.
• Discusses and promotes YMCA programs.
• Motivates members to commit to long term participation.
• Responds to, and reports, accidents, incidents, and equipment problems.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Maintains current certifications.
• Supports the YMCA's mission and center operations as needed.

Skills

Motivate members

Lead group fitness

Emergency response

Member communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Personal Training Certification (NASM/ACSM/ACE/AFAA)

CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

Job Summary:Provides individual, small group and/or class instruction in fitness program development, strength, cardiovascular training and wellness.Scope of Responsibilites:Designs and implements safe, effective and enjoyable fitness programs that will meet the unique needs and wants of each member.Plans and instructs individuals, small groups or classes with a personalized approach following YMCA standards and guidelines.Contacts members on a regular basis to followu on of their fitness wogram. Keeps accurate records of members' progress.Discusses and promotes all YMCA programs. Motivates members to commit to long term participation.Ensures safe and effective workouts. Responds to, and reports, accidents, incidents, and equipment problems.Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.Maintains current certifications.Supports the YMCA's mission and center operations as needed.Minimum and Preferred Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least a year of Personal Training experience.Current CPR and First Aid certifications.Personal Training Certification Required (NASM, ACSM, ACE, or AFAA) at time of hire.Working knowledge of preventative health and fitness programs and philosophy.Ability to motivate and lead members.Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.Ability to work with varying fitness levels and ages.