Personal Trainer
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YMCA of Greenville
Greenville, SC, US
Summary
The Personal Trainer provides personalized exercise programs and comprehensive fitness assessments to help members achieve their health goals. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of client sessions and ensuring the proper use of exercise equipment.
Job Description
Overview
The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Personal Trainer is responsible for serving members in the areas of health and fitness. This role is responsible for serving members in the areas of health and fitness. This person will have the advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully work one-on-one with clients desiring a program tailored to meet their specific needs.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:
- Access to your Earned Wages before scheduled Pay Days!
- Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
- 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports, and aquatics.
- 20% Discount on Personal Training.
- 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan.
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.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate as a Wellness Coach
- Provide comprehensive fitness assessments for members and clients.
- Provide personalized exercise programs for members and clients.
- Ensure proper administrative responsibilities are followed to document sessions with clients.
- Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of exercise modes and techniques.
- Promote and incorporate the YMCA’s 4 core values to members and clients.
- Obtain relevant CEC’s and keep certifications up to date.
- Perform projects/duties as assigned (Newsletters, Articles, Staff Trainings, Workshops, Health Education, etc.) by supervisor.
- Possess comprehensive knowledge on how to use all exercise equipment.
- Ensure exercise programs provide measurable results and that the client is satisfied with training.
- Provide adequate work availability for members and clients.
- Adhere to the Non-Compete Clause stating that you will not train with specific YMCA of Greenville competitors.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
- Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
- Follow mandated reporting requirements
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities
- Front Desk Personnel- ensure consumers are properly signed in and out, ensure only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Inclusion
- Developing Others
- Communication
Qualifications
- Current NCCA Personal Trainer, ACSM, NSCA, NETA, NASM, or ACE certification.
- CPR/First Aid & AED Certified or certification attained within 30 days of employment.
- Excellent member service skills.
- Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.
- Marketing and sales ability.
- Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
- Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Personal passion for health and fitness.
BENEFICIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate degree in Exercise Related Field and/or equivalent health and fitness experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.
- Frequently move throughout the facilities
- Maintain a stationary position for more than 2.5 hours per day
- Must be able to communicate effectively with program participants and exchange accurate and appropriate directions.
- Frequently moves program supplies up to 100 pounds.
The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living, and for social responsibility. A strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors.
We believe that to bring about meaningful change in individuals and communities, we must be focused and accountable. At the Y, we measure the success of our cause by how well we engage communities in our three areas of impact.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Empowering young people to reach their full potential
HEALTHY LIVING
Improving individual and community well-being
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Providing support and inspiring action in our communities
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure everyone—regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background—has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We share the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—everything we do stems from it.
We know that the key to effectively nurturing the potential of children, improving the nation’s health and well-being and supporting our neighbors is a passionate, experienced and diverse array of staff, volunteers and members who value what everyone brings to the table.
Founded
1876
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Greenville, South Carolina
The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living, and for social responsibility. A strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors.
We believe that to bring about meaningful change in individuals and communities, we must be focused and accountable. At the Y, we measure the success of our cause by how well we engage communities in our three areas of impact.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Empowering young people to reach their full potential
HEALTHY LIVING
Improving individual and community well-being
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Providing support and inspiring action in our communities
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure everyone—regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background—has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We share the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—everything we do stems from it.
We know that the key to effectively nurturing the potential of children, improving the nation’s health and well-being and supporting our neighbors is a passionate, experienced and diverse array of staff, volunteers and members who value what everyone brings to the table.
Founded
1876
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Greenville, South Carolina
