Personal Trainer - Wildwood YMCA

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

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA seeks a Personal Trainer to promote health through individualized exercise prescriptions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in exercise science, certifications, and the ability to motivate clients towards achieving their fitness goals. This role includes assessing clients' fitness levels and developing tailored exercise programs.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund of 12% after 1,000 hours

20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University

Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide

Discounts on YMCA programs

Discounts on YMCA Childcare

Qualifications

• Certifications in personal training from a recognized body.
• 6 months of experience developing exercise prescriptions.
• Completion of YMCA courses related to Health & Wellness.

Responsibilities

• Promote the YMCA’s philosophy of healthy living.
• Screen and interview clients for readiness for exercise.
• Develop and deliver exercise prescriptions to clients.

Skills

Motivation

Client Supervision

Fitness Assessment

Personalized Exercise Programs

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