Personal Trainer

Must be willing to work weekend hours.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening

community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Personal Trainer position at

the Valley Shore YMCA is responsible for providing an enjoyable, high quality, and safe exercise prescription to

YMCA members and program participants.

OUR CULTURE:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists in building Personal Training Program by completing initial workouts, selling training, and

maintaining an active client base of satisfied YMCA members

2. Adheres to, models and enforces all YMCA Policies and Procedures to keep environment safe and

welcoming to all.

3. Provides quality personal training to all clients providing fitness modifications, keeping current on fitness

trends and providing excellent communication

4. Keep accurate records of client visits and workouts for accurate billing and revenue collection

5. Work as a team member maintaining a professional, helpful and positive attitude

6. Help maintain a clean environment in Wellness Center

7. Keeps current on all required certifications in Personal Training, CPR, First Aid and AED

8. Other tasks and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

● High school diploma is required.

● National Personal Training Certification required; Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or

other related field with personal training certification preferred.

● Must possess a working knowledge of fitness trends and physical education skills.

● Must have experience in strength training principles and general health enhancement

● Prior personal training/fitness/wellness and customer service experience required

● Must possess general health and wellness knowledge including biomechanics, anatomy, nutrition, injury

prevention, cardiovascular and strength training principles, coaching skills and basic machine and facility

maintenance

● Must be able to pass background check

● AFAA, ACE, NSCA, NASM or ACSM Certification(s)

● Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Current Community CPR, First Aid, & AED Essentials required within 30 days of hire

● New staff orientation, child abuse prevention, ongoing YMCA 101 trainings, YMCA’s Healthy Lifestyle

Principles and Strength & Conditioning trainings and certifications must be obtained within the first 90

days of employment or next available certification training

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

● Typical physical function may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling,

reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and

repetitive motions.

● Position is expected to be able to demonstrate all training aspects of a workout which can be described as

medium to strenuous work and will vary by client

● Must be able to frequently lift a minimum of 45 pounds efficiently and safely

● While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear

● The employee will regularly be required to see at close and distant vision, have good peripheral vision,

depth perception and ability to adjust focus

1 years of experience as a personal trainer.

Passion for health and wellness.

Free Valley Shore YMCA Membership

Salary : $25 - $35