What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certfied Personal Trainer - Caldwell YMCA position at YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BOISE IDAHO INC?
The Caldwell YMCA opened its doors on October 27, 2005. Since that time it has become a hallmark of the community, impacting the lives of thousands of kids and families. Facility amenities include a large cardio and weight floor, full-court basketball gym, three fitness studios, and a state-of-the-art aquatics center including a lap-pool, splash pad, pretzel slide, and lazy-river.
The Certified Personal Trainer is responsible for managing and developing health and well-being programs for individual clients or small groups.
Responsibilities:
- Develop intentional relationships and, using the Y voice attributes, engage members to deepen their relationship to the Y Cause.
- Actively use Listen First skills to determine realistic and appropriate goals that improve the health and wellbeing of participants.
- Use member engagement skills to achieve individual enrollment goals and respond to requests within 24 hours.
- Conduct personal training sessions in an inclusive, fun, innovative, and safe manner with the scope of practice that results in participants achieving the two Cause Measurement goals.
- Record all required information to ensure accurate billing and tracking.
- Conducts and organizes personal training sessions for individuals or groups.
- Builds specific programs for individuals or groups based on the intake interview and ongoing evaluation.
- Actively listens to members, makes suggestions, and follows up to help support members’ in reaching their fitness goals.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
- Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
- Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Schedule:
This can be a full or part time position of 5-30 hours a week. Schedule requirements vary and may include weekends.
Required Certifications:
• Personal Trainer Certification (ACE, NASM, ACSM, NETA, NSCA, or NFPT). Prerequisite upon hire.
• CPR/AED. Prerequisite upon hire – 14 day compliance period
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How To Apply:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.
