YMCA Arlington Personal Trainer

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Free YMCA Membership

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking a Personal Trainer to conduct fitness assessments, develop individualized programs, and monitor progress for members.

The role requires current CPR/AED, national certification, and at least 1 year of experience. The position emphasizes building a client base and maintaining certifications while contributing to branch goals and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• National personal training certification from a recognized certifying body.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles/Personal Training certification.
• YMCA Fitness Specialist or ACSM certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of personal training experience.
• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of strength equipment and safe usage.

Responsibilities

• Complete a thorough assessment of the member's fitness level and medical status.
• Plan a program aligned to the member's goals.
• Discuss and verify program progress with the member.
• Reassess member needs at each session.
• Maintain session records.
• Attend staff meetings and workshops.
• Maintain and update certifications.
• Build a client base to support branch goals.
• Perform fitness evaluations and incorporate safety considerations.
• Identify unsafe practices and notify Wellness Director.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Strength equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and AED certification

National personal training certification

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles/Personal Training

YMCA Fitness Specialist or ACSM certification

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position:Personal TrainerSalary:50%-55% Commission The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the Job

• Completes a thorough assessment of the member's fitness level and uncovers any medical problems and obtains signed release form. Establishes personal goals and objectives for the member.
• Plans a program appropriate to the goals and objectives of the member.
• Discusses the program with the member to assure that the program is meeting his/her basic goals and objectives.
• Assesses and reassess member needs at each session.
• Maintains records of each member's needs at each session.
• Attends staff meetings and workshops.
• Maintains all personal certifications by attending workshops and recertification training.
• Proactively build up a client base of individuals in order to support overall branch goal.
• Performs fitness evaluation for clients and members as needed. Builds safety considerations into the exercise program.
• Identifies unsafe practices or conditions in the exercise facility; notifies the Wellness Director of unsafe conditions and/or intervenes when an unsafe behavior is observed.
• Pursues an area of expertise that is in alignment with branch membership and community demographics.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR and AED.
• Current national certification in personal training from a recognized national certifying organization.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles/Personal Training.
• Hold YMCA Fitness Specialist or ACSM certification or equivalent education or documented expertise.
• Minimum one-year personal training experience.
• Display an outgoing personality with an ability to be sensitive to the needs of each individual member.
• Knowledgeable on all strength equipment and the safe use of that equipment.

Benefits

Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.