Personal Trainer
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YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
King, NC, US
Summary
The Personal Trainer is responsible for developing personalized workout plans and providing exercise instruction to individuals and small groups. They must actively recruit new clients, maintain a welcoming environment, and build authentic relationships with YMCA members.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Stokes Family YMCA - King, NC, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $17.40 - $19.00Hourly, Job Shift: Variable, As a Personal Trainer at the Y, you are in a unique position to change someone's life by building connections and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Our Personal Trainers instruct and motivate individuals and small groups in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement. Under the direction of the Regional Director of Wellness Experience, the Personal Trainer's primary responsibilities include:
developing workout plans for various fitness levels and populations
working one-on-one with clients, small group personal training (2-4), and encouraging growth and development of boot camps
Providing assessments to ensure quality and progressions towards client goals
Essential Functions
Effectively recruits new clients and promotes current programs.
Provides individuals with exercise testing, prescriptions and instructions.
Creates a welcoming and enthusiastic environment in the wellness center for all fitness levels and encourages and motivates members.
Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to members.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
Confirms and redeems personal training sessions.
Attends required training sessions, workshops and staff meetings.
Participates in master classes, fundraising and other special events, as required.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
Qualifications: 2+ years of education in Exercise Science preferred; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen (ASHI); or willing to obtain within first 30 days
Training experience and expertise; Injuries, Weight Loss, Sports Conditioning
Willingness to work with all ages.
Strong interpersonal, communication and social media skills
Current nationally-recognized Personal Training Certifications, such as:
ACSM
AFAA
CSCS
NETA
NASM
ACE
Our Vision
When the first YMCA was established in 1844 in London, England, its mission was to promote positive Christian values and healthy behaviors and activities. Today, the YMCA movement has spread to 124 countries around the world, supporting and influencing the lives of 21 million men, women and children of all backgrounds. Our local YMCA association has been serving Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas since 1888. We have created a tradition of enhancing the lives of people in our community through an ever-growing list of programs and opportunities.
Our Mission
"Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body."
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Our Vision
When the first YMCA was established in 1844 in London, England, its mission was to promote positive Christian values and healthy behaviors and activities. Today, the YMCA movement has spread to 124 countries around the world, supporting and influencing the lives of 21 million men, women and children of all backgrounds. Our local YMCA association has been serving Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas since 1888. We have created a tradition of enhancing the lives of people in our community through an ever-growing list of programs and opportunities.
Our Mission
"Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body."
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
