What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer (High Street) position at YMCA of Central Kentucky?
Description
Under the direction of the Wellness Director the Personal Trainer will encourage, motivate, and support members in their pursuit of health and well-being. The Personal Trainer provides education of proper health and well-being principles and fitness components that are relevant to an individual's or small group's health and well-being goals. Major responsibilities of this position include : Member Engagement, Personal Training Design, and Management of Personal Training Members and Sessions. This position is instrumental in delivering / implementing personal training services that enhance : membership growth / retention, member engagement, relationship building, and other connection opportunities that encourage members in their pursuit of health and well-being.
EDUCATION / TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Current CPR, First Aid and AED Certification
- Current and Approved, Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification
- Current Knowledge of Strength and Conditioning Training Guidelines
KNOW HOW :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
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.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is required to sit, and occasionally taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
This job description may not be all-inclusive. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
