Personal Trainer - Carondelet Park Rec Complex YMCA

GATEWAY REGION YMCA in; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the St. Louis area is seeking a Personal Trainer to join their team at the Carondelet Park Rec Complex YMCA. The role involves creating personalized exercise programs, conducting fitness assessments, and motivating clients to achieve their health goals. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in exercise science and a passion for promoting healthy lifestyles.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and deliver exercise prescriptions.
• Experience in conducting fitness assessments.
• Strong motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy lifestyle through personalized exercise programs.
• Conduct fitness tests and assessments.
• Supervise clients during exercise to ensure safety.

Skills

Motivation

Exercise Science Knowledge

Client Assessment

Goal Setting

Education

Certification in Personal Training

Job description

Personal Trainer - Carondelet Park Rec Complex YMCA (Biotech)

Personal Trainer - Carondelet Park Rec Complex YMCA (Biotech)

Promotes the YMCAs healthy spirit, mind and body philosophy through individualized personal exercise prescriptions. Screen and interview potential clients to determine their readiness for exercise and physical activity. Perform fitness tests or assessments (as appropriate) on clients to determine their current level of fitness. Help clients set realistic goals and provide motivation for adherence to the program. Ability to develop and deliver exercise prescriptions to all clientele. Demonstrate and instruct specific techniques to clients for the safe and effective performance of various exercise movements by applying the fundamental principles of exercise science. Supervise or spot (physically assisting clients with an exercise that usually involves free weights or dumbbells to minimize risk of injury) clients when they are performing exercise movements. Maintains records of clients progress or lack thereof with respect to the exercise prescription Motivate individuals to begin and to continue healthy behaviors. Performs all other duties as assigned.
The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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