Personal Trainers are responsible for providing a safe and welcoming environment within the Wellness Center, support and guide member’s on proper use of strength and cardiovascular equipment, connect members to resources of the MetroWest YMCA, and training members in one-on-one settings or small groups. Personal Trainers also provide support to Wellness initiatives and programming. Personal Trainers will maintain a safe and clean environment by following Wellness principles and policies of the Wellness Center.
Hours between 5am -10 pm, Mon-Fri, Saturdays 7am -7pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Administers health screening forms and waivers to members, and requests medical clearance as necessary.
- Conducts wellness consultations and works with members to develop strategies to reach their health and fitness goals.
- Provides orientation to new members on the use of strength and cardiovascular equipment.
- Provides personal training to members.
- Lead small group training specialty classes as determined by Senior Director of Healthy Living.
- Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge, skills, and intent to learn and grow.
- Thinks creatively when working with special populations and different work environments.
- Provides support and feedback to members using the fitness facilities.
- Ensures that members are using the equipment safely and are aware of and following the procedures and policies of the Wellness Center.
- Follows MetroWest YMCA emergency procedures and files accident or incident reports as required.
- Works cooperatively with Wellness staff team to ensure the cleanliness of the Wellness Center by cleaning equipment, making sure that all areas are free from litter and discarded newspapers, ensuring that equipment wipe dispensers and hand sanitizer dispensers are full, and broken equipment is reported properly.
- Works cooperatively with the Wellness staff team to ensure the safety of the fitness facilities by returning weight plates, dumbbells, mats, and other equipment to their proper locations and by keeping all exits clear of equipment, fans, furniture, or anything else that would impede access to the exits.
- Attends staff meetings
- Understand and support philanthropic events and programs
- Performs other duties as assigned by Senior Director of Healthy Living.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
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:
1. Current national certification in CPR/AED with First Aid
2. Current personal training certification and/ or BS degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and an interest and ability in working with individuals of all fitness levels, with special emphasis on Health Seekers and chronic disease prevention and management.
4. Must be able to relate and communicate to Members and staff and be able to interpret and carry out the mission and goals of the MetroWest YMCA.
ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT:
Employees who directly supervise youth will:
· Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
· Attend required abuse risk management training.
· Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
· Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
· Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must have the ability to hear and see activities and problems as they occur. Must be able to physically demonstrate the safe and proper use of strength and cardiovascular equipment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Personal training: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
