Description:

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Design and administer personalized fitness training programs in accordance with member's needs and goals and program objectives of the Personal Training Program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Physically and mentally fit in order to demonstrate correct form and lift excessive weight (minimum of 50 pounds) while being alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and administer CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.
• Must have ability to develop all program levels for participants and have an understanding of muscles, basic nutrition and overall fitness.
• Attend staff meetings as designated by your supervisor.
• Strong communication and listening skills with the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing such comments.
• Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Administer fitness programs in keeping with Y guidelines.
• Administer health risk appraisals.
• Administer individual/group fitness assessments when appropriate.
• Assist with the Y special events when needed.
• Assist in marketing the program.
• Enforce safety standards and procedures.
• Re-rack dumbbells and plates prior/post to training.
• Keep fitness center and free-weight areas clutter-free by picking up towels, empty water bottles, trash, etc.
• Assist in cleaning all cardiovascular, weight machines and free-weight equipment.
• Communicate with director when equipment malfunctions or free-weight equipment is damaged.
• Notify member and supervisor if session requires rescheduling (24 hours in advance unless it is an emergency situation).
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge in fitness trends, innovations, programs and help educate participant’s awareness of all healthy lifestyle facts.
• Positively support the Y and its mission.
• Demonstrate and teach these attributes of personal character: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Respect client's confidentiality.
• Develop positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS: Increase program revenue to help the overall budget. Membership retention is increased to help the overall budget. Lower risk management with clean, well-maintained and safe facilities and equipment. Members are identified and recruited into leadership roles. Fitness center rules are enforced.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must complete all required Redwoods Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be an approved national Personal Trainer Instructor.
• Required to lift excessive weight (minimum of 50 pounds).