Personal Training

Young Mens Christian Association Of The Chesapeake; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Young Mens Christian Association Of The Chesapeake in Easton, MD is looking for a part-time Personal Trainer. The role involves conducting fitness assessments and leading group classes to promote healthy living and community engagement at the Y.

The ideal candidate will have a Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification and experience working with a diverse population. The YMCA offers a supportive environment focused on youth development and social responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required.
• Experience with diverse populations in personal training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments and SMART start consultations.
• Lead energizing and safe group classes.
• Build authentic relationships with YMCA members.

Skills

Fitness assessments

Group classes management

Relationship building

Emergency response

Education

Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification

CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Easton Family YMCA - Easton, MD 21601 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Wellness

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Personal Trainers will conduct fitness assessments and SMART start consultations to ensure member success and retention. Develops individualized wellness programs to ensure client safety and the enhancement of personal fitness goals. Builds a connection with members to help keep them actively engaged at the Y.

Essential Functions

1. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
2. Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
3. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
4. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
5. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications and any other additional trainings required within 30 days of hire.
• Physically capable of assisting clients in their fitness activities including bending, pulling, stretching, straining, kneeling, gripping, and frequent lifting of weights.
• Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification Required. ACE, NASM, ACSM preferred. Other certifications considered at discretion of YMCA of the Chesapeake. Demonstration of skills and competencies may be required.
• Previous experience working with diverse population in personal training preferred.
• Reliable and timely.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• 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.