Personal Trainer - RiverChase YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA seeks a personal trainer to promote healthy lifestyles through individualized exercise programs and client assessments. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or higher in Exercise Science and relevant certifications. You will be responsible for motivating clients, providing effective exercise instruction, and maintaining progress records.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund of 12% after 1,000 hours

20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University

Free individual YMCA membership

Discounts on YMCA programs

Discounts on YMCA Childcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in exercise prescriptions.
• Currently personal trainer certified (NCCA).
• Complete YMCA health-related courses as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Promote YMCA’s philosophy through exercise prescriptions.
• Assess fitness levels and develop personalized goals.
• Supervise clients during exercise for safety.

Skills

Client assessment

Exercise programming

Motivational skills

Instruction of exercise techniques

Education

High School diploma or College Degree in Exercise Science

Job description

• Promotes the YMCA’s 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.

** Level of Qualifications/Certificates can vary and will be assessed upon hire

• High School diploma up to College Degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred
• Minimum 6 months of experience, in the field or classroom, in developing exercise prescriptions/exercise
• programming and instruction.
• Currently personal trainer certified with a NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) that tests
• both theoretical knowledge and performance
• Complete YMCA courses related to Health & Wellness as assigned

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare