Personal Trainer - King George, VA and Caroline, VA

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops and delivers quality service to members, guests, and program participants focusing on the development of member-centered relationships, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA Wellness programs.

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.    Follow proper registration procedures to ensure fees are collected.

2.     Follow established and approved pre-screening procedures.

3.     Conduct member orientations and consultations as assigned.

4.     Assists members in developing realistic, attainable goals and continually modifying training objectives.

5.     Develop individualized, goal oriented fitness plan for each member assigned.

6.     Develop and conduct personal training sessions based on goals and abilities of participants.

7.     Instruct members on proper form, technique and execution of fitness plan exercises for optimal performance/results.

8.     Motivate member to work to maximum and safe potential, providing physical and psychological assistance, support and encouragement.

9.     Encourage participants through individual attention as well as verbal, written and electronic correspondence.

10.   Maintain records on each participant as directed by guidelines and procedures.

11.   Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

12.   Attend department and Branch meetings as required.

13.   Performs other duties as assigned.

14.   Demonstrate and support the objectives of the branch and association as embodied in the mission statement and Y values.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Team 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:

·       Bachelor's degree, in a health and fitness/wellness related field preferred or a minimum of 1 year experience in personal training, wellness coaching, sports coaching or group exercise training.

·       Must be at least 21 years old

·       CPR, AED, Basic First Aid within 30 days of hire.

·       Current National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Personal Trainer certification (eg. ACE, ACSM, NASM).

·       Complete Praesidium and Living Our Cause Training within 7 days of hire date.

·       Complete the leader certification within the first 30 days.

·       Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y, Wellness Center at the Y, Group Exercise at the Y, and Foundations of Listen First are required e-learning trainings within 6 months of hire.

·       Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.  

·       Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

·       Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·       Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

·       Must be able to lift and carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

·       Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.

·       Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.

·       Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

·       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.

·       Have the ability to hear noises and distress in a noisy environment.

·       Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.