A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community center, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.
Instruct daytime low-impact cardio dance and/or strength fitness classes. Classes may be in-person and/or online and great for someone looking to fill their schedule with additional opportunities. You will provide excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes. Prioritize modifications & inclusion. Build effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. Maintain working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members. Keep accurate class attendance records. Follow YMCA policies and procedures; respond to emergency situations.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of change makers for our country.
YMCA COMPETENCIES
(Leader):
Advancing Our Mission & Cause :
Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy Building Relationships :
Communication & Influence, Inclusion Leading Operations :
Functional Expertise, Innovation Developing & Inspiring People :
Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity
QUALIFICATIONS
Required current certifications: CPR/ AED, national group fitness certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or willingness to obtain them. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Must be dependable Minimum 6 months experience teaching group fitness classes required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit use hands to manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear and see. The ability to demonstrate exercises and fitness-related movements. This includes but is not limited to: lifting dumbbells, pressing weight overhead, pressing weight with legs, sitting/laying on the floor, standing, jumping, and running. The ability to hear and speak to be heard by class participants. Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
