Personal Trainer

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff discounts on programs & services

Job summary

The YMCA of Delaware is seeking a motivated individual to lead and deliver programs that promote fitness and wellness within our community. You will design and demonstrate exercise programs, monitor client progress, and build authentic relationships with members.

A high school diploma and CPR certification is required, along with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a nationally recognized personal trainer certification. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while earning a competitive pay rate of $16.75-$23.00.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field or a recognized trainer certification.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in all training as assigned.
• Leads energizing, fun, safe programs to accomplish established department goals.
• Leverage technology to enhance client results and experience.
• Design and demonstrate exercise programs to minimize injury and promote fitness.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of exercise principles

Motivational skills

Multi-lingual skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field

CPR & First Aid Certified

Nationally recognized personal trainer certification

Job description

Job Description

Our Promise: Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success. Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve. Unite communities and inspire service to others.

Benefits & Perks

• 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
• Learning and development workshops
• Career advancement opportunities
• Staff discounts on programs & services and more

Rate of pay: $16.75-$23.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in all training as assigned.
• Leads energizing, fun, safe programs, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish established department goals and KPIs.
• Leverage available technology to enhance client results and experience.
• Actively build client base and meet established retention goals.
• Maintain timely and effective communication with the client including but not limited to scheduling session count and follow up.
• Design and demonstrate exercise programs to minimize injury and promote fitness.
• Monitor and assess client progress, provide motivation, keep accurate records of completed sessions.
• Must have a good working knowledge of general exercise principles up to and including physical limitations, muscle groups, motivational skills, and contra-indicated exercises.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR & First Aid Certified.
• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field or nationally recognized personal trainer certification from NCCA. ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NASM or NSCA preferred, but others accepted as deemed appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills.
• NCCA certification.

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.