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:
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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.
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Must have ability to develop all program levels for participants and have an understanding of muscles, basic nutrition and overall fitness.
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Attend two mandatory association Health and Fitness meetings every year.
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Attend staff meetings as designated by your supervisor.
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Strong communication and listening skills with the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing such comments.
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Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
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Maintain current certifications.
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Administer fitness programs in keeping with Y guidelines.
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Administer health risk appraisals.
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Administer individual/group fitness assessments when appropriate.
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Assist with the Y special events when needed.
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Maintain appropriate record keeping of trainees and training cards, Paycom hours reporting, and incident/accident reports.
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Assist in marketing the program.
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Enforce safety standards and procedures.
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Re-rack dumbbells and plates prior/post to training.
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Keep fitness center and free-weight areas clutter-free by picking up towels, empty water bottles, trash, etc.
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Assist in cleaning all cardiovascular, weight machines and free-weight equipment.
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Communicate with coordinator/director when equipment malfunctions or free-weight equipment is damaged.
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Notify member and supervisor if session requires rescheduling (24 hours in advance unless it is an emergency situation).
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Responsible for maintaining current knowledge in fitness trends, innovations, programs and help educate participant’s awareness of all healthy lifestyle facts.
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Positively support the Y and its mission.
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Demonstrate and teach these attributes of personal character: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
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Respect client's confidentiality.
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Develop positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance.
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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.
Salary Description Starting at $15.00 per hour
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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High School education or equivalent preferred
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Must have approved national Personal Trainer Instructor
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Required to lift excessive weight (minimum of 50 pounds)
