What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at GREATER LOWELL FAMILY YMCA?
GREATER LOWELL FAMILY YMCA - JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Personal Trainer
Status: Part-Time (Non-Exempt) Department: Health and Wellness
Reports to: Health and Wellness Director Revision Date: 04/16/2021
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Responsible to develop, implement, and instruct individualized fitness programs for one-on-one clients and small group personal training clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides excellent customer service by exceeding member and client expectations.
- Engages in active listening with members to build and maintain relationships.
- Educates clients and members about safe practices when engaging in physical activity.
- Writes appropriate programs within scope of practice for exercise, nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of fitness research, principles and trends.
- Supervises clients during training sessions, educates clients and supports clients in reaching their goals.
- Attends mandatory staff meetings and participants in training seminars
- Completes and stays current with Redwoods safety trainings and fitness certifications.
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.
- Standing and walking are at minimum 90% of the shift.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in event of an emergency.
- Daily activities include reaching, lifting, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping.
