Personal Trainer, Thomas E Hannah YMCA/Willis Road YMCA Spartanburg, SC

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization in Spartanburg seeks a dedicated Personal Trainer to enhance the health and wellness of its members. The successful candidate will deliver personalized fitness programs, provide expert guidance on equipment usage, and ensure exceptional member service, all while maintaining up-to-date certifications. Join us in making a positive impact in the community by promoting healthy lifestyles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of personal training experience preferred.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention certification required.
• Personal passion for health and fitness essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent member service and personalized fitness programming.
• Perform comprehensive fitness assessments for members.
• Stay updated on required certifications and continuing education.

Skills

Member Service

Knowledge of Human Anatomy

Kinesiology

Physiology

Marketing and Sales

Time Management

Education

Associate's Degree in Exercise Related Field

CPT Certification (ACSM, NSCA, ACE, NASM)

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg is looking for passionate health and fitness professionals to join our team at the Thomas E. Hannah and Willis Road YMCA branches.

Consistent with the Christian Mission and Vision of the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, and in cooperation with our other YMCA branch staff, the Personal Trainer is responsible for serving members in the areas of health and fitness. This person will have the advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully work one-on-one and in small groups with clients desiring a program tailored to meet their specific needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations; greet and acknowledge all members to encourage wellness participation.

• Build relationships with members and assisting members with the safe and effective operation of all cardiovascular and strength equipment.

• Demonstrate proper form, technique and body alignment on all equipment as instructed by Wellness Director.

• Partner with personal training clients and members to develop a shared understanding of goals and expectations, and develop personalized fitness programming to align with these concepts

• Ensure proper administrative responsibilities are followed to document sessions with clients.

• Provide comprehensive fitness assessments for members and clients

• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

• Stay up to date on required certifications and continuing education credits.

• Demonstrate a sincere desire to improve the health and wellness of YMCA members and surrounding communities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree in Exercise Related Field and/or equivalent health experience

• Current CPT certification from either ACSM, NSCA, ACE or NASM

• 2+ years of personal training experience (Preferred)

• Must hold a current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and BBP certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Excellent member service skills.

• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.

• Marketing and sales ability.

• Ability to perform under stress and reach deadlines.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Personal passion for health and fitness.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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.

• Ability to conduct programs and activities.

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including demonstrating exercises, verbal instruction, listening, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.