Personal Trainer

PERSONAL TRAINER

Are you a Certified Personal Trainer looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of community members. At the YMCA, we are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our communities. The Personal Trainer provides instruction and leadership while maintaining a safe environment by conducting and monitoring effective and enjoyable exercise programs for individuals.

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A PERSONAL TRAINER:

• Teaches effective, safe, and enjoyable exercise using proper exercise progressions
• Demonstrates clear explanations and exercise material with proper form and technique
• Develops positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance
• Encourages member involvement and identifies potential volunteers
• Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors
• Tracks progress of all clients for whom programs have been created
• Follows up with each client on a regularly scheduled basis
• Operates all equipment properly and promptly reports any problems
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary
• Attends staff meetings and training courses as scheduled
• Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS OF A PERSONAL TRAINER:

• Required Certifications:

1. Current state approved CPR/AED, and First Aid

2. Current, national Personal Trainer Certification (ACSM, NASM, NSCA, ACE, etc.)

• Current certification in area(s) of expertise

• At least one year of personal training experience is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF A PERSONAL TRAINER:

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate objects, tools, and/or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl; talk and/or hear; taste and/or smell.
• The employee occasionally required to lift and/or move 45 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
• Adult membership to the YMCA of Pueblo
• 50% discount on Association member rate for classes or programs that require a member fee
• Career development and training opportunities