Personal Trainer

YMCA San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Scott Family YMCA in San Antonio, TX is seeking a dedicated personal trainer to lead training sessions, promote healthy lifestyles, and maintain a safe, welcoming wellness floor. Responsibilities include coaching members, adhering to YMCA nutrition and strength guidelines, and tracking progress under supervision.

Qualifications include a health-related bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), 1–2 years in health and wellness, and live certifications from recognized bodies.

Qualifications

• A4 year college degree in a health-related field preferred (will accept years of experience in lieu).
• 1–2 years experience in health and wellness required.
• National Personal Training or Strength Training certification from recognized bodies (listed in ad) and must be a live certification.
• Knowledge of fitness research, program design, anatomy, physiology and behavior change methods.
• Certifications due within first week: Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Communications.
• Certifications due within 60 days: CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen; YMCA certifications within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personal training sessions for YMCA members as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain a positive, safe and nurturing environment.
• Track members’ adherence and motivate continued membership and exercise.
• Follow YMCA strength training and nutrition guidelines.
• Attend required YMCA San Antonio training classes and promote YMCA Story.

Skills

PT certification

CPR/First Aid

Anatomy & physiology

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Job description

Davis Scott Family YMCA
1213 Iowa St
San Antonio, TX 78203, USA

Description

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct personal training sessions for YMCA members, as assigned by supervisor.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive,safeand nurturing environment.
• Track assigned members’ individual adherence and takeappropriate actionto motivate members to continue their YMCA membership and exercise adherence.
• Follow strength training and nutritional guidelines of the YMCA of the USA.
• Submit key indicator data as needed to supervisor and perform other duties to achieve group and personal goals.
• Attendappropriateand required training classes offered by the YMCA of San Antonio.
• Promote the “YMCA Story” with all involved in the program.
• Remain alert to the condition of equipment and report any concerns tosupervisor.
• Follow accident reporting procedures and policies.
• Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff.
• Submit key indicator data as needed to supervisor and perform other duties to achieve group and personal goals.
• Clean equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Seekto learn members’ names and welcome them personally.
• Attend all required staff meetings, both departmental and branch/assoc. level.
• Be a team player andassistco-workers in other departments when needed.
• Teach,promoteand practice the five YMCA Character Development Values.
• Perform team assignments associated with the Annual Partners campaign.
• Maintain certifications by meeting continuing education requirements (YMCA certifications require 15 CEC’s every 3 years) and keep current with trends in the field/industry.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial healthproductsespecially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance enhancing substances and pain relievers.
• Be actively engaged with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes. This includes talking with,assisting,demonstratingand enhancing their YMCA experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A4 yearcollege degree in ahealth relatedfield is preferred. Will acceptequalnumber of years of experience in lieu ofcollegedegree.
• Requires 1-2years experiencein the health and wellness field.
• Must have a National Personal Training or Strength Training certification from one of the following certifying bodies: ACE, ACSM, NSCA, IDEA, NETA, AFAA, Cooper’s IAR, ISSA, NASM, NPTI, NFPT, AFPA, IFPA, NSCF, NESTA or any other certification which obtain accreditation from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or National Fitness Board of Examiners (NFBE) and must be a “live” certification.
• Have knowledge of fitness related research and program design including basic anatomy, physiology, exerciseprinciplesand behavior change methods.
• Certifications required within the first week of hire: Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Communications.
• Certifications required within the first60daysof hire:YMCA approved basiclife savingskills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
• Must obtain YMCA certifications within 6 months ofemployment,these include, but are not limited to, YMCA Principles of Healthy Lifestyles and YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed in a fast-paced wellness floor/office environment.
• Visual acuity isrequiredfor reading computer screens and/or documents and makingchangesas necessary.
• Jobrequireshigh levelsof alertness and concentration.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds isrequired.
• Abilityto sit forlong periodsat a time is alsorequired.
• Ability to stand for at least 1 hour for presentationsimportant.
• Employeemust be able to hear,speakand understand the words of others,as well, the ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, writing utensils is essential.

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