Personal Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Personal Trainer works under direct supervision of the Health & Wellness Director and provides fitness instruction to YMCA members by orienting, motivating, and educating members through one-on-one fitness instruction, including but not limited to, assisting members on proper exercise techniques and equipment usage.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct fitness consultations and assessments.

2. Develop individualized programs that ensure client safety and enhancement of personal fitness goals.

3. Assist, monitor and instruct clients by ensuring safe and effective use of gym equipment and weight machines.

4. Help motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals

5. Maintains safe and clean working environment.

6. Provides the highest quality of fitness instruction and customer service.

7. Provides support to fitness program.

8. Supports YMCA promotions and events.

9. Strives to make each member feel valued and important.

6. Represents the YMCA in the most professional manner possible. 

7. Maintain highest level of professional and technical knowledge.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Document any accident/injury/incident on Incident Report Form as appropriate.
• Work with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Willing to collaborate with school and community organizations and citizens.
• Flexible and willing to work at other sites when needed.
• Use program resources efficiently and ecologically.
• Follows all Workers Comp/Accident Report procedures through completion of claim.
• Other duties/projects as assigned by the CEO.
• Keep supervisor informed of decisions and refer unresolved situations to supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TALENTS, and ABILITIES:

• Development -- Willingness to participate in opportunities that serve to develop staff in the area of personal training/fitness..

• Member and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing professional member and personal services. This includes internal and external customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of member satisfaction. Great customer service attitude.

• Communication — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Ability to provide clear & useful information in a gracious, respectful, and helpful manner to the public, vendors, members, supervisors, and co-workers, in written form, via e-mail, and in person.

• Coordination — Understanding the relationship of all positions to each other, and their impact on the culture and meeting the organization’s goals. Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, i.e., team work.

• Commitment -- A commitment to the goals and philosophy of the YMCA.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve
others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and
perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s
point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning;
speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to
another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an
openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must be minimum of 18 years of age
• Bi-lingual preferred
• One year practical experience preferred.
• Personal training certificates: AFAA, ACE, NASM, ACSM, NASCA, ISSA
• Knowledge of fitness as appropriate for level of certification.
• Educational background in anatomy, kinesiology and exercise science preferred.
• Ability to convey positive attitude toward co-workers, members,and the public
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to change
• Reliability and dependability
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to motivate and inspire others

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Within the first 30 days: CPR/First Aid,  Child Abuse Prevention training, Blood borne pathogens training as required.

Live Scan clearance (upon hire)

Personal Training Certification: AFAA, ACE, NASM, ACSM, NASCA, ISSA

All certificates to remain current during employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time, as well as the ability to use hands and fingers to feel and manipulate, such as at a computer keyboard or phone.  Must be able to talk, see and hear.  Must be able to carry and set up 50 lbs. of equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work in a quiet as well as moderately noisy work environment.  Must be able to cope and function within stressful circumstances.  Must be able to work within deadlines.  No other particular exposure to difficult environmental conditions known.

ACKOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge that I have read the job description and requirements for this position and certify that I can perform these essential functions.

The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, age, or any other protected status covered by federal or state law. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.