Personal Trainer - Parkville

The Y in Central Maryland; Parkville (MD); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off

Career development

Résumé du poste

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Personal Trainer to deliver high-quality fitness services, including one-on-one, partner, and group training. You will develop personalized programming, lead classes, and monitor client progress in a welcoming, inclusive environment that aligns with the Y’s mission.

Responsibilities include assessments, program design, and maintaining certifications while promoting wellness.

Qualifications

• Current national personal training certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA) required.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience leading group fitness classes or bootcamps preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals of all fitness levels, ages, and backgrounds.
• Ability to create and adapt fitness programs based on client assessments and evolving needs.

Responsabilités

• Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, and program participants in person, by phone, and through email.
• Build meaningful relationships through positive, solution-focused interactions.
• Conduct fitness assessments to evaluate client needs, goals, and abilities.
• Design individualized and group fitness programs based on client assessments.
• Lead group exercise classes and bootcamps as needed.
• Monitor, adjust, and document client progress regularly.
• Promote wellness concepts that encourage a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
• Maintain national certification in personal training and required continuing education credits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workout environment; regularly inspect and report equipment concerns.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, patience, and encouragement when working with a diverse membership base.
• Respond professionally to member concerns, conflicts, and facility challenges, escalating issues as needed.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Group fitness experience

Program design

Customer service

Formation

Personal training certification

CPR/AED certification

Description du poste

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!

Position Summary

The Personal Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality fitness services, including one-on-one, partner, and group training sessions. Trainers will engage members through personalized fitness programming, lead group exercise classes and bootcamps, evaluate client fitness levels and goals, design customized programs, and monitor client progress. The Personal Trainer fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment that supports members in achieving their wellness goals.

Essential Functions

• Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, and program participants in person, by phone, and through email.


• Build meaningful relationships through positive, solution-focused interactions.


• Conduct fitness assessments to evaluate client needs, goals, and abilities.


• Design individualized and group fitness programs based on client assessments.


• Lead group exercise classes and bootcamps as needed.


• Monitor, adjust, and document client progress regularly.


• Promote wellness concepts that encourage a healthy and balanced lifestyle.


• Maintain national certification in personal training and required continuing education credits.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workout environment; regularly inspect and report equipment concerns.


• Demonstrate sensitivity, patience, and encouragement when working with a diverse membership base.


• Respond professionally to member concerns, conflicts, and facility challenges, escalating issues as needed.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising. Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support. Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of the team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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

• Current national personal training certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA) required.


• Current CPR/AED certification required.


• Experience leading group fitness classes or bootcamps preferred.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to work with individuals of all fitness levels, ages, and backgrounds.


• Ability to create and adapt fitness programs based on client assessments and evolving needs.

Physical Demands

• Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.


• While performing duties the employee may occasionally work in the outside weather conditions, and is exposed to wet, cold and /or humid conditions.


• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking.


• Will be exposed to cleaning supplies.


• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.


• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications.

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements for the position. They may include a background check, drug test, driver’s license record, CPS, and/or Criminal Background check.

Additional driver’s license check, CPS, Criminal Background check, alcohol and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and maintain the minimum requirements of this position.

• Pay: This position features a tiered commission structure, with entry-tier session earnings ranging between $24.15 and $39.20/hour depending on package and session type. Non-session duties are compensated at a flat rate of $20.00/hour. Actual earnings will vary based on session volume, package type, and progression through commission tiers.

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.