Personal Trainer I

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer to deliver personalized fitness programs for members in a welcoming, supportive environment. You will guide individuals through one-on-one sessions, monitor progress, and adjust plans to help achieve health goals.

Responsibilities include developing customized workouts, maintaining safety standards, and providing timely follow-ups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification from a nationally recognized organization (ARC, AHA, or ASHI) and a valid Personal Training certificate (e.g. NASM, NSCA, NCCPT, ACE, AFAA, ACSM) at the time of hire.
• Certifications must be current at time of hire. An equivalency through Y-ACE is possible for other recognized certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment and greet members by name.
• Conduct personal training appointments and develop customized fitness plans.
• Ensure follow-ups within 24 hours of referral and track progress.
• Design safe and effective 30‑ to 60‑minute training sessions.
• Motivate members and adjust programs to meet goals.
• Maintain clean, safe training spaces and follow YMCA policies.

Skills

One-on-one training experience

Strong character values

Fitness industry experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe YMCA Personal Trainer is responsible for creating welcoming and supportive environments while providing customized fitness programs for members. Responsibilities include working one-on-one with members, providing personal attention and motivation, instructing members on proper exercise techniques, and designing fitness programs to help members achieve their unique health and fitness goals.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProgram DeliveryCreate a welcoming environment in all YMCA program areas taking time to talk to members and enthusiastically greet them by name with a smile and eye contact.Conduct personal training appointments with members to help them develop and meet their fitness goals. Ensure that a client inquiry or follow-up is conducted within 24 hours of receiving a referral. Inform supervisor of client’s initial start date.Design personalized programs for members that are customized to meet the unique needs of each member.Motivate and encourage members to meet fitness goals; track member progress and modify fitness routines/plans as necessary.Confirm member appointments and member follow-up as required.Design a safe and effective 30-minute to 1 hour fitness program. For example: Create a safe environment by providing individual instruction to members. Demonstrate proper technique and adjust machine weights, and cardiovascular equipment as appropriate.Proactively connect and monitor members to develop, and support the achievement of their goals for healthy living, and matching members’ interests to YMCA programs.Member EngagementResponsible for building small communities by facilitating connections with and between members.Respond promptly and courteously to all member complaints, compliments and inquiries while following the appropriate procedures at all times.Actively interact with members regarding their participation in YMCA programs, Annual Support Campaign and Special Events.Provide clear and effective communication with members, staff and the general public. This includes session cancelation, rescheduling of any kind and/or anything related to the client, maintaining a satisfactory experience.Administration & ComplianceMonitor fitness room to ensure equipment is functioning, put away and clean.Model and enforce Code of Conduct, Healthy Living Policies, and administrate member issues as they arise. Positively interpret these policies to members.Follows the programs administrative process utilizing the tools and resources provided to maintain all record keeping per session per participant is accurate and current.Ensure that any paperwork is completed within 5 minutes after the client’s allotted session.Properly inform clients that all payments are to be made at the Welcome Center.Information is organized and participants stay engaged in the program.Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESThe Y’s Leadership Competency Model is comprised of 18 leadership competencies (leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the Y), organized by the four disciplines of cause-driven leadership:Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the communityCompetencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & VolunteerismBuilding Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needsCompetencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & InclusionLeading Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the communityCompetencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project ManagementDeveloping & Inspiring Others: support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impactCompetencies Include: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & OthersWhile all competencies are significant the following are critical to success in this position:Engaging CommunityInclusionFunctional ExpertiseDeveloping Self & OthersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAGE: Eighteen years or olderEDUCATION: High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field preferred.CERTIFICATIONS: Current Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Certification from ARC, AHA or ASHI; Personal training certificate from a nationally accredited certifying organization (e.g. NASM, NSCA, NCCPT, ACE, AFAA, and ACSM) required. Certifications must be current at time of hire.As current non-Y Personal Trainer certifications lapse and/or require renewal/recertification via CEC’s through a 3rd party vendor, staff will be allotted time to keep those certifications current.If staff choose not to keep their non-Y certifications current, as a condition of employment to continue to work for the Y, staff will be required to complete the Y-ACE certifications.Y-ACE has an equivalency certification provision. Anyone holding an equivalent certification from another recognized entity can apply for an equivalency.SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong character values; experience working in the fitness industry; at least 1 year experience working with participants on a one-on-one basis preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSYou must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.Bend, stoop, be able to lift at least 45 lbs., and be able to stand for periods of time up to 1 hour.Req# 4419