Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greater San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The YMCA of Greater San Antonio is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer to help members reach their wellness goals. Working under the Health & Wellness or Member Engagement Director, you will design and lead programs, track progress, and foster a safe, welcoming environment on the wellness floor.

You’ll maintain current certifications, follow YMCA guidelines, and participate in required trainings. This on-site role emphasizes coaching, relationship-building, and promoting the YMCA values while

Formación

• A4 year college degree in a health related field preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in the health and wellness field.
• National Personal Training certification from ACE/ACSM/NSCA/ISSA or equivalent with a live certification.
• Knowledge of fitness research and program design including basic anatomy and physiology.
• Certifications required within first week: Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Communications.
• Certifications required within first 60 days: CPR, First Aid, AED; YMCA certifications within 6 months.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct personal training sessions for YMCA members.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
• Track members' adherence and motivate continued membership and exercise adherence.
• Follow YMCA strength training and nutrition guidelines.
• Attend required trainings and promote the YMCA story.
• Maintain equipment and report safety concerns.
• Teach and promote YMCA Character Development Values.

Conocimientos

Personal training

Health & Wellness knowledge

Member engagement

Communication

Educación

4 year college degree in a health related field

Descripción del empleo

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

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit,charitable organizationcommitted to strengthening community through youth development,healthylivingand social responsibility.Under the direction of theHealth &Wellness Directoror Member Engagement Director, the Personal Trainer willassistmembers inattainingtheir wellness potential through programs approved by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.The position will be instrumental in helping the member set goals, both long and shorttermand develop self-management skills consistent with sustained health behavior change. This position must perform program responsibilitiesin accordance withthe policies, goals and mission set forth by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.

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 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 first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basiclife savingskills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
• Must obtain YMCA certifications within 6 months of employment, 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 is required for reading computer screens and/or documents and making changes as necessary.
• Job requires high levels of alertness and concentration.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds is required.
• Ability to sit for long periods at a time is also required.
• Ability to stand for at least 1 hour for presentations important.
• Employee must be able to hear, speak and understand the words of others, as well as the ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, writing utensils is essential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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