Personal Trainer

YMCA of East Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of East Tennessee is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer in Knoxville, TN, dedicated to helping members achieve their fitness goals. The role involves personalized training, maintaining equipment, and fostering a positive environment.

Candidates should have experience in personal training, be proficient in Daxko Engage software, and hold relevant certifications. Join a community that values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Proficient in personal training techniques with a minimum of one year of experience preferred.
• Able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Must possess CPR certification and maintain other required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides personalized training and fitness guidance to YMCA members.
• Maintains accurate attendance and member engagement records.
• Ensures all training equipment is properly used and maintained.

Skills

Personal training expertise

Proficient in Daxko Engage software

Effective communication skills

Job description

Position Summary

The Personal Trainer is responsible for helping individual members achieve personal fitness goals in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with Y policies and procedures. In addition, every position in the YMCA of East Tennessee is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the Y’s core values - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Job Type

Part-time

Core Functions

• Provides personalized instruction, training, and plan development to members on the safe and effective techniques to order to attain their fitness goals.
• Keeps accurate attendance records.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living and fitness. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the Y.
• Ensure weights and other equipment is properly stowed according and report deficiencies immediately to supervisors in accordance with Y policies and procedures.
• Provide fitness testing and detailed instruction with current automated member/fitness workout tracking system.
• Follows all Y policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be proficient in Daxko Engage software.

Education And/or Experience

There are no education requirements. At least one year of experience in personal training is preferred. Area(s) of expertise certifications and training required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to quickly changing room temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May be required to lift or move up to 100 pounds. Must be able to explain and demonstrate proper technique on all fitness equipment and/or exercises that are recommended to members.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of members or employees of the organization.

Certificates, Licenses, Courses

• Current citizen CPR or higher; required for hire, may extend until next New Employee Orientation.
• National or YMCA Strength and Conditioning Certification; required at hire and must maintain certification.
• Safety Training Courses; required to complete before start work, provided by the Y.
• New Employee Orientation; required to attend before start work, provided by the Y.
• Additional training, licenses, and courses may be required throughout employment.