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Personal
Trainer
The
Kroehler Family YMCA in looking for certified personal trainers to
work primarily with our male members. Hours are flexible, but
must be available 5-8am and/or 5-8pm.
Prerequisites:
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High School diploma (or GED equivalent) required.
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Experience and knowledge in fitness and/or sports programming.
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NCAA Accredited Personal Training certification from: ASCM,
NASM, ACE, NCSF, NSCA, or NFPT.
Must
fulfill requirements for Fitness Program Training Position within
90 days of hire:
Overview:
The Personal Trainer prescribes, develops, and assists members
with personalized fitness programs. The thrust of this department
will include fitness activities as well as health education, and
health/fitness awareness and assessment for a healthy lifestyle.
It is important that this department remains current and address
the daily issues directly and indirectly impacting the physical,
mental and spiritual health of the individual and family.
Specific
Responsibilities:
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Design and implement safe, effective, and enjoyable fitness
programs that meet the unique needs and wants of each member.
Contact members on a regular basis to follow-up on progression
of their fitness program.
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Plan and instruct individuals and/or small groups with a
personalized approach following YMCA standards and guidelines.
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Clean up any equipment used for training sessions.
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Keep accurate records of members' health history, assessments
and progress.
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Discuss and promote all other YMCA programs to motivate members
to commit to long term participation in the YMCA.
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Interact with members in the fitness center on a regular basis,
to increase interest and participation in the personal training
program.
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Keep up to date on health related classes/lectures to provide
the most current information to members.
General
Responsibilities:
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Implement Character Development in all phases of work.
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Build relationships with members and community participants to
aquire deeper connection and commitment to the YMCA following
the Member Involvement model.
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Read, know, follow and enforce emergency procedures, YMCA
policies, rules, and health codes.
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Responsible to turn in bi-monthly time sheets on time in order
to be paid on time. Time sheets must include names of members
trained as well as number of sessions paid for.
- Be
responsible for all scheduled training sessions and reschedule
accordingly with individual members.
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Keep all personal certifications and skills current.
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Participate in planning and/or running Healthy Kids Day in the
spring.
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Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service
trainings.
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Promotes Strong Kids Campaign to members and
community participants.
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Attend annual Staff Rally in the fall.
Core
Competencies:
1.
Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the
YMCA:
Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the
YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing
to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment
to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.
2.
Builds Community:
Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and
participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; raising
in achieving the YMCA mission.
3.
Provides a Quality Experience for Members,
Participants, Internal Customers and Others:
Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for
members, participants, internal customers and others; builds
warmth and is supportive to provide service that will exceed
expectations; responds to concerns and prompt resolution; looks
for better ways to serve and involve members, participants,
internal customers and others.
4.
Works Productively:
Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in
a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed up on timeframe;
follows standards, policies, and procedures; is reliable and
consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings,
required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good
judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.
5.
Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates
Effectively:
treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays
integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear
and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people;
demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts
constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team leader.
Effect
on End Results:
A safe
and positive experience for all members participating in YMCA
personal training programs. The member will be enthused and want
to return again tomorrow. |
