Personal Trainer- Delaware YMCA

DeKalb Health; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Central Ohio in Ohio is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer to educate, motivate, and assist members in achieving fitness goals with a high level of service and professionalism.

You will conduct sessions, demonstrate proper equipment use, create training plans, monitor progress, and help with program promotion and outreach while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Proof of current Nationally Accredited Personal Trainer Certificate from ACE/NASM/ACSM/NSCA upon hire.
• HR/fitness certificate required within 90 days for candidates with related degrees.
• Must have CPR-Pro/AED, First Aid, and O2 within first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Educate, motivate, and assist members in achieving fitness goals with high service levels.
• Conduct personal training sessions, demonstrate equipment use, and correct form.
• Develop personal training plans with members and monitor progress.
• Schedule and manage sessions; ensure punctuality and safety.
• Promote wellness programs and participate in outreach activities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Flexible work hours

Digital literacy (word processing, Sp,

Education

High school diploma

BS in Health Sciences or related field preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Base Pay $19.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Wellness, health and wellness, healthy living
• Industry fitness, wellness, health and wellness
• Employee Type Part Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.

Builds effective, authentic relationships with Members; helps Members connect with each other and the YMCA.

Works with supervisor to develop branch-specific goals in regard to training revenue, client retention, and session redemption; minimum client and revenue benchmarks may apply.

Contacts Member within 48 hours of receiving notification of interest, and conduct’s individual meetings with members to discuss goals, gifts and interests; develops personal training plan with members to work toward their goals.

Schedules and redeems each session; monitors and updates the schedule and ensures all sessions are conducted within the time allowed and in a timely manner so Members are reaching their goals effectively. Reports for work as assigned; secures the appropriate sub if unable to work.

Begins and ends each session at its scheduled time; arrive 5 minutes prior and stay 5 minutes following.

Conducts personal training sessions with Members relevant to their goals; demonstrates proper use of equipment in the wellness center; observes the Members’ use of equipment and detects/corrects movement patterns that may not contribute to goal achievement.

Utilizes approved YMCA of Central Ohio forms and protocols for client testing, programming, and confidentiality.

Regularly checks on Members’ progress in meeting goals (both formally and informally); documents the conversations and progress using appropropriate tools (i.e. DAXKO Engage, GroupExPro, physical trainer logbooks).

Ensures the safety of Members in the wellness center by maintaining the equipment in a clean, safe, and working order.

Intentionally connects with Members in a way that demonstrates the value of their personal training experience at all times; advises and sells personal training programs and packages.

Actively engages in marketing and communication efforts specific to wellness program promotion.

Participates in Community Outreach campaigns and shares announcements as directed by the supervisor.

May provide direct support in wellness and membership as assigned (i.e. class sub coverage, membership desk tasks, manager on duty).

Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proof of current Nationally Accredited Personal Trainer Certificate from one of the following organizations: ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA upon hire.
• High school diploma and two years of related experience and/or training; BS in Health Sciences or related field preferred.
• Passing grade on in-house practical; any necessary follow up completed prior to actively training clients.
• Must have current CPR-Pro/AED, First Aid, and O2 within first 30 days of employment; until certification is obtained, cannot work alone.
• Must attend New Employee Orientation, part III within first 60 days of employment.
• Nationally recognized certification MUST be obtained within 90 days of hire for those candidates who hold a BS in Exercise Science/Physiology, Kinesiology or Biomechanics.
• Candidates without a degree are REQUIRED to have one of the listed certifications.
• Trainer is responsible for keeping all certifications current and in good standing.
• Strong customer service skills, ability to promote programs and services
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to work flexible work hours based on evolving needs of the members and program/building coverage.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database programs, and social media.
• All mandatory YMCA of Central Ohio training(s) must be completed by the required date.

CHARACTER QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others

Summary

Educate, motivate, and assist members in setting and achieving their fitness goals while emphasizing a high level of customer service and professionalism.