Personal Trainer - Millington YMCA

YMCA of Memphis & The MId; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Memphis & The Mid is looking for a motivated part-time Personal Trainer in Millington, TN. The ideal candidate will conduct personal training sessions, design individualized fitness programs, and possess relevant certifications. Responsibilities include administering fitness assessments and motivating members towards a healthy lifestyle. A positive attitude and customer service skills are essential. Flexible work hours align with the YMCA’s operational hours.

Qualifications

• Current accredited personal training certification required.
• Experience in fitness testing and program design essential.
• Minimum of 2 years in health and fitness field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personal training sessions per certification standards.
• Design and implement individualized fitness programs.
• Administer and interpret fitness assessments to members.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to recognize distress

Knowledge of fitness assessments

Positive attitude

Education

ACSM, ACE, NSCA, AFAA, NASM certification

CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications

Two-year exercise science education or related field

Job description

ADULT FITNESS - PERSONAL TRAINER

Under the direction of the Wellness Director or Designee, the part-time Personal Trainers are responsible for conducting personal training sessions to the standards of the certification held as well as the YMCA’s mission and philosophy. This job description includes, but is not limited to: safely designing and implementing appropriate individual fitness programs for members. In addition, personal trainers will educate, stimulate, motivate, and promote adherence to a healthy lifestyle.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Wellness Director or Designee, the part‑time Personal Trainers conduct personal training sessions in accordance with certification standards and the YMCA’s mission and philosophy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Energetic, dedicated and motivated individuals who enjoy working with members one‑on‑one and in small groups, designing and implementing individual workout plans.
• Demonstrate and enforce the core values (Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility) to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the general public.
• Administer national YMCA fitness assessments, or their equivalent.
• Interpret assessment results to members and, based on evaluation and member goals, design and implement a fitness program.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• Attend New Employee Orientation within the first 20 days of employment and additional department meetings as scheduled.
• Follow the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid‑South standards of grooming and dress.
• Know, understand and follow all room guidelines, policies and chain of command of the YMCA facility.
• Responsible for completing and turning in accident/incident reports immediately after occurrence.
• Notify the Wellness Director, or another staff member, whenever there is a potentially serious problem with equipment or the facility.
• Responsible for finding a qualified substitute for absences, or canceling training sessions at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment.
• Physically able to demonstrate proper exercise form and avoid contraindicated exercises.
• Visually able to observe members to assure correct training methods, techniques, and positions.
• Able to read exercise and testing equipment accurately, including but not limited to, blood pressure and heart rate/pulse.
• Accurately report work time via approved YMCA Clocking Method: Branch Kiosk, YMCA site phone, YMCA iPad or time sheet.
• Refrain from using cell phones while working in all capacities, i.e.: texting, talking or surfing the internet.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values; demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs; recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships; supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; builds rapport and relates well to others; seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations; listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively; takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another; embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience; establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings; follows budgeting policies and procedures; reports all financial irregularities immediately; strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance; demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process; accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships; has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Current ACSM, ACE, NSCA, AFAA, NASM, NETA (accredited organizations) certification in personal training.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Experience in fitness testing, exercise program design, and teaching appropriate fitness programs to members of varying ages and fitness levels.
• Minimum of 2 years in health and fitness field.
• Two‑year exercise science education, or related field, or minimum of 1 year experience.
• Accumulated continuing education credits to maintain certification(s).
• Ability to recognize participants who are in distress.
• Full working knowledge of the facility’s safety and emergency procedures.
• Excellent customer service and verbal skills.
• Consistent positive attitude.
• Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels.
• Ability to conduct activities related to fitness.

WORK SCHEDULE

The part‑time work schedules may vary by the Y’s hours of operation. Most Y’s are open 7 days a week:

Mon. – Fri. 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid‑South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid‑South.