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Personal Trainer

YMCA of Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/15/2025

PERSONAL TRAINER JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities. The Personal trainer assists YMCA members in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits through health & wellness. This position will work closely with members in promoting wellness and helping individuals realize their personal best. Personal trainers are responsible for developing relationships with members and assisting them through the process of actively working towards better health by providing support, encouragement, and education.  

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PERSONAL TRAINER:

  • ● Takes professional initiative to offer information, promote and sell wellness services and programs in a
    non-intimidating manner.
    ● Demonstrates correct stances, posture, alignment and technique during wellness orientations and wellness
    sessions; shows safe, effective ranges of motion and exercise control, demonstrates strength & endurance
    maintaining role-model form throughout.
    ● Understands the prevention, detection, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, basic emergency
    procedures, and the legal and professional responsibilities of personal trainers.
    ● Conducts post-enrollment assessments to understand new members’ definition of well-being, personal
    goals, cultural background, healthcare needs, diverse abilities and interests to develop a plan to meet their
    individual needs that align with the YMCA client management process.
    ● Provides exceptional member service by exceeding expectations; consistently greets and acknowledges
    every person to encourage wellness participation.
    ● Engages in active listening with prospects, members and program participants in order to build
    relationships, understand an individual's goals and interests and takes the initiative to ensure they have a
    positive experience.
    ● Utilizes current operating software systems to maximize the individuals experience through membership
    sales, program registrations, and other software functions.
    ● Receives and documents payments to ensure a balanced end-of-shift report.
    ● Assists with administrative tasks that include responding to emails, keeping accurate member records and
    scheduling appointments.
    ● Follows and enforces all YMCA procedures and policies including enforcing facility access procedures and
    membership policies; ensures general safety and equipment guidelines are adhered; carries out
    emergency plans as appropriate; enforces all member codes of conduct, rules and policies including, but
    not limited to, age restrictions, dress codes, language and proper use of YMCA equipment and facilities.
    ● Effectively communicates unusual situations and unresolved issues to the appropriate member of
    leadership ensuring the best interest of all parties involved.
    ● Initiates appropriate actions to maintain safety, cleanliness and organization throughout the facility, with
    priority being the health and wellness department.
    ● Effectively engages with diverse groups of people with different abilities and backgrounds.
    ● Integrate the mission of the YMCA and follow the core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility
    into the healthy living aspect of job responsibilities.
    ● Is knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA Annual Campaign.
    ● Successfully completes and passes periodic skill assessments and performance evaluations.
    ● Attends continuing education, mandatory training and staff meetings.
    ● Maintains all job-related certifications on-file.
    ● Performs other duties as assigned.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PERSONAL TRAINING:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Current national Personal Training Certification required (YMCA, ACA, ACSM, NSCA, AFAA, ISSA or other that meet YUSA guidelines).
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
  • Intermediate or advanced knowledge of technology.
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
  • Completion of HIPAA andYMCA’ online training within seven (7) days of hire.
  • Available to work a flexible schedule.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

  • Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
  • 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
  • One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked (can use up to 40 hours per year)
  • 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including swim lessons, sports clinics, camp registrations, youth groups, and more!)

OUR YMCA 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.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

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