Personal Trainer - RiverChase YMCA

GATEWAY REGION YMCA in; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a Personal Trainer at RiverChase YMCA. This role focuses on promoting health and fitness through personalized exercise plans, client assessments, and motivation. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to helping others achieve their health goals.

Qualifications

• Develop and deliver individual exercise prescriptions.
• Ability to perform client fitness assessments and set realistic goals.
• Demonstrate effective exercise techniques for safety.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy behaviors aligned with YMCA philosophy.
• Supervise clients during exercise movements to prevent injury.
• Maintain records of client progress.

Skills

Motivation

Exercise Science

Client Assessment

Job description

Personal Trainer - RiverChase YMCA (Project Management)

Personal Trainer - RiverChase YMCA (Project Management)

Promotes the YMCAs healthy spirit, mind and body philosophy through individualized personal exercise prescriptions. Screen and interview potential clients to determine their readiness for exercise and physical activity. Perform fitness tests or assessments (as appropriate) on clients to determine their current level of fitness. Help clients set realistic goals and provide motivation for adherence to the program. Ability to develop and deliver exercise prescriptions to all clientele. Demonstrate and instruct specific techniques to clients for the safe and effective performance of various exercise movements by applying the fundamental principles of exercise science. Supervise or spot (physically assisting clients with an exercise that usually involves free weights or dumbbells to minimize risk of injury) clients when they are performing exercise movements. Maintains records of clients progress or lack thereof with respect to the exercise prescription Motivate individuals to begin and to continue healthy behaviors. Performs all other duties as assigned.
The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.