Personal Trainer - Westminster (Hill)

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer to deliver engaging, safe, and effective fitness experiences for members, guests, and program participants.

Under supervision of the Fitness Director, you will conduct 1-on-1, partner, and group sessions, tailor workouts to individual needs, and foster a welcoming environment. You will maintain certifications, record appointments, communicate with the team, and uphold YMCA policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups from all social/economic segments.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Preferred fitness and/or personal training experience.
• Nationally recognized accredited personal training certification required (ACE/NASM/ISSA/NCSF).
• Proficient computer skills.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, appropriately challenging training sessions (1-on-1, partner, and group).
• Provide welcoming environment and engage with members and program participants.
• Record appointments and maintain ongoing communication with supervisor.
• Maintain equipment safety and report issues.
• Adhere to YMCA policies and code of conduct.
• Lead in conflict resolution and handle member concerns.
• Attend meetings and participate in staff trainings.

Skills

Effective communication

Diversity engagement

Proficient computer skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Nationally recognized personal training certification (ACE/NASM/ISSA/NCSF)

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Fitness Director, or other assigned associate, Personal Trainer is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guest, and program participants. The primary function of the Personal Trainer will be to highly engage with members, guest, and program participants by providing/training high quality, appropriately challenging, and fun exercise routines to meet the needs of the individual including 1-on-1 training, partner training, small/medium/large group training, and also providing a safe and welcoming environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reports to work in uniform a minimum of fifteen minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or associate, and to prepare the appropriate space.
• Provide excellent services to members, guest, and program participants in the Y center, on the phone, and through email exchange
• Through engagement, build meaningful relationships with members, guest, and program participants with positive and solution driven interaction
• Promote wellness concepts that embody well-rounded healthy and safe lifestyle
• Obtain and maintain national personal training certification, and continuous education on formats
• Maintain needed CECs, certification requirement, and ongoing trainings needed
• Adhere to the format and certification requirements while training
• Embody sensitivity and patience in dealing with diverse membership and wellness levels; avoid intimidated wellness environment
• Coach and encourage members to meet their wellness goals
• Maintain administrative responsibilities including recording appointments and ongoing communication for supervisor
• Monitor, clean, and inspect equipment regularly; report any challenges or concerns
• Adhere/enforce to all policies, guidelines, rules, and best practices as outlined by the Y in Central Maryland with positive interaction
• Leader in handling conflict, concerns, member frustrations, and unusual center situations
• Informing proper leaders of operating challenges and/or conflicts during operating hours (either with members and/or associates)
• Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
• Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
• Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
• Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
• Assist in all other areas as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal Trainer will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. Associates shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Minimum qualifications include:

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Ability to be effective communicator
• Prefer fitness and/or personal training experiences
• Required to have nationally recognized accredited personal training certification (e.g. ACE, NASM, ISSA, NCSF)
• Proficient computer skills
• Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire)
• Flexible Schedule, days, nights and weekends
• Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work