Personal Trainer - South City YMCA

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

Job summary

Le Gateway Region YMCA recherche un Personal Trainer passionné pour aider les clients à atteindre leurs objectifs de santé et de bien-être. Le candidat idéal aura une solide formation en science de l'exercice, une certification de personal trainer, et sera capable d'inspirer et de motiver une clientèle diversifiée. En plus de mener des évaluations de condition physique, le Personal Trainer développera des programmes d'exercice personnalisés et assurera la sécurité des clients durant leurs séances.

Benefits

Économies de retraite 403(b)

Remise de 20% sur les frais de scolarité à Missouri Baptist University

Adhésion gratuite à la YMCA nationale

Réductions sur les programmes YMCA

Réductions sur la garde d'enfants YMCA

Qualifications

• Certificat de personal trainer avec une certification NCCA requise.
• Au moins 6 mois d'expérience dans le développement de programmes d'exercice.
• Compléter les cours YMCA liés à la santé et au bien-être.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer la condition physique des clients et développer des prescriptions d'exercice.
• Motiver les clients à commencer et à maintenir des comportements sains.
• Superviser les clients lors des exercices pour minimiser les risques de blessures.

Skills

Connaissance en science de l'exercice

Motivation

Supervision d'exercices

Développement de prescriptions d'exercices

Education

Diplôme de lycée à Diplôme de Collège en science de l'exercice ou domaine connexe

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