Human Performance Exercise Science Jobs in Oxford, MS

Description

ADULT FITNESS - PERSONAL TRAINER

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Wellness Director or Designee, the part-time Personal Trainers are responsible for conducting personal training sessions to the standards of the certification held as well as the YMCA's mission and philosophy. This job description includes, but is not limited to: safely designing and implementing appropriate individual fitness programs for members. In addition personal trainers will educate, stimulate, motivate, and promote adherence to a healthy lifestyle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Energetic, dedicated and motivated individuals who enjoy working with members one-on-one and in small groups, designing and implementing individual workout plans. 
• Demonstrate and enforce the core values (Caring Honesty, Respect and Responsibility) to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the general public.
• Administer national YMCA fitness assessments, or its equivalent.
• Interpret assessment results to members and, based on evaluation and member's goals, design and implement a fitness program.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• Attend New Employee Orientation within the first 20 days of employment and attend additional department meetings as scheduled.
• Follow the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South standards of grooming and dress.
• Know, understand and follow all room guidelines, policies and chain of command of the YMCA facility.
• Responsible for completing and turning in accident/incident reports immediately after occurrence.
• Notify the Wellness Director, or other staff member whenever there is a potentially serious problem with equipment or facility.
• Responsible for finding your own qualified substitute for absence, or canceling training sessions a minimum of 24 hours prior to scheduled appointment.
• Physically able to demonstrate proper exercise form and avoid contraindicated exercises.
• Visually able to observe members to assure correct training methods, techniques, and positions.
• Able to read exercise and testing equipment accurately, including but not limited to, blood pressure, heart rate/pulse.
• Employees will accurately report work time via approved YMCA Clocking Method: Branch Kiosk, YMCA site phone, YMCA iPad or time sheet.
• Refrain from using cell phones while working in all capacities, i.e.: texting, talking or surfing the internet.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Current ACSM, ACE, NSCA, AFAA, NASM, NETA (accredited organizations) certification in personal training.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications
• Experience in fitness testing, exercise program design, and teaching appropriate fitness programs to members of varying ages and fitness levels
• Minimum of 2 years in health and fitness field
• Two-year exercise science education, or related field, or minimum of 1 year experience.
• Accumulated continuing education credits to maintain certification(s)
• Ability to recognize participants who are in distress.
• Full working knowledge of the facility's safety and emergency procedures.
• Excellent customer service and verbal skills
• Consistent positive attitude
• Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels
• Ability to conduct activities related to fitness

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.