Personal Trainer, Plano YMCA

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Personal Trainer to inspire and guide members on their fitness journeys. In this dynamic role, you'll build lasting relationships while providing tailored exercise programs and support. Your expertise will help members achieve their health goals, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community, fostering a culture of wellness and connection. If you are motivated, energetic, and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a nationally recognized personal training certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist members in achieving health and fitness goals through personalized programs.
• Ensure safety on the fitness floor and enforce rules for equipment use.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Relationship Building

Safety Awareness

Motivation

Education

Nationally Recognized Personal Training Certification

4-year degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science

Job description

The YMCA is currently taking applications for a Personal Trainer. The candidate is to aid in membership retention and growth by providing safe and effective exercise instruction in a one-on-one or small group setting; answering members’ exercise and health questions while building relationships with members and helping to connect members to each other. Inform members of fitness challenges and member appreciation events and encouraging their participation. Assist members in achieving health and fitness goals by assessing exercise readiness, designing individual exercise programs, as well as demonstrating and recommending appropriate exercises for various needs and goals. Lead members through appointments and follow up with members after the initial appointment. Ensure the safety of the fitness floor, enforcing rules and age guidelines for cardio and strength equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant should be a dynamic, highly motivating, and energetic relationship builder with strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be committed to the YMCA mission and dedicated to serving our members through our fitness programs; must be able to articulate the YMCA mission and core values to YMCA members and prospective members; must be able to demonstrate proper form, technique, and body alignment on all strength and cardiovascular machines; must be able to evaluate a constantly changing environment for safety and to ensure that members’ needs are being met; must be well-organized, reliable, punctual, and professional; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly. Must be mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and both physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and perform CPR and/or First Aid; must hold a nationally recognized personal training certification from at least one of the following groups: YMCA of the USA, AFAA, ACE, CIAR, or NETA. Must also complete required safety trainings including CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention as well as YMCA of the USA Healthy Lifestyle Principles. Current required certifications and trainings are the responsibility of the employee.

• Actively recruits and retains personal training clients.
• Personal information of members/clients must be kept strictly confidential to maintain a high degree of trust and confidence.
• Contractual agreements and payments for members must be processed through member services and in adherence with the Y’s accounting procedures and policies.
• Remains current with wellness industry standards and trends.
• Seeks new members to serve on a continual basis.
• Greets and develops friendly, professional relationships with all members.
• Designs programs that are tailored to individual health and wellness objectives, documents progress.
• Coaches members in support of their desired behavior change.
• Regularly checks on members’ progress in meeting personal and program goals.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Introduces new members to group exercise communities based on their health and well-being goals.
• Utilizes tools, technology, and information for the purpose of increasing member knowledge of wellness as well as wellness programs provided through the YMCA (handouts, schedules, etc.).
• May conduct post-enrollment interviews to understand new members’ definition of well-being, personal goals, cultural background, healthcare needs, diverse abilities, and interests and develops plans to meet their individual needs.
• Achieves assigned performance goals.
• Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by the supervisor.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Responds promptly and appropriately when rescue or first aid is necessary.
• Enforces all safety rules fairly, consistently with tact and respect.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Up to date National Accredited Personal Training Certification.
• 4-year degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science preferred.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• 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.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.