PERSONAL TRAINER

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Fitness & Healthy Living, the Personal Trainer is responsible for guiding clients through educating, motivating and designing safe and effective exercise programs that are appropriate for their clients’ training routines. As floor staff, responsible for maintaining the fitness center and assisting members on equipment. In both positions staff is responsible for engaging with members to deepen their understanding of our philanthropic work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interacts with a positive attitude towards members and clients.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing and teaching safe and effective exercise techniques based on YMCA and CPT protocols.
• Monitors client’s progress with appropriate documentation.
• Demonstrates proficiency in fitness testing.
• Maintains safe practices in all aspects of job performance.
• Applies appropriate program design in establishing client-training routines.
• Adapts to changing conditions in the fitness center and is able to re-direct the client appropriately.
• Remains informed about the Fitness Center and Glasser Center and the variety of exercise techniques available.
• Communicates to the Director of Fitness & Healthy Living new clients obtained on their own.
• Communicates to the Director of Fitness & Healthy Living any issues and concerns related to the fitness department.
• Contacts potential clients in a timely fashion and maintains accurate paperwork including all clearances, signatures etc.
• Attends staff/peer-sharing meetings.
• Follows universal precautions as related to bodily fluids. Completes incident reports following every incident.
• Reports equipment in need of repair to fitness center instructors.
• Responds promptly and appropriately with emergency situations and follows appropriate procedures.
• Assumes full responsibility for scheduled appointments and begins each session on time.
• Demonstrates appropriate voice modulation with clients while in the fitness center.
• Adheres to department policies regarding dress codes i.e. fitness attire/staff shirts
• The Personal Trainer must exercise good judgement in providing a safe, educational and rewarding program for all clients. They must uphold at all times the Madison Area YMCA Mission statement, core values and policies set by the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Position requires current CPR /AED certification.
• ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, NSCA or other nationally recognized certification
• The individual must possess a professional image and have the ability to provide positive feedback, motivation and encouragement. They must be flexible and adaptable in order to accommodate their clients’ needs and wants. The Personal Trainer must be able to set an excellent example of health, fitness and provide continuity in member service.
• Ability to talk about the Y mission, engaging members in the philanthropic work of the Y.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, early mornings, evenings, weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. May also require bending, kneeling, leaning.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids is possible. Able to administer first aid.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.