Cherryville Personal Training

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coaches members towards a healthier lifestyle in a one on one setting while providing the Y experience.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides individualized in depth training regimen to assist members in reaching their fitness goals. 

• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members and guests; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.

• Administers fitness evaluations for members (upon request) which include body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and muscular endurance.  

• Records data accurately after each session in Personal Training Log and Individual’s Log

• Embrace fitness lifestyle and endeavor to increase fitness knowledge. 

• Works as a wellness coach on the fitness floor as needed per branch. 

• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.

• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

• Takes on any additional responsibility as assigned by the director/coordinator 

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers

• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training before working with consumers and on an annual basis.

• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers

• Follow mandated reporting requirements

• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

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:

• Certifications: Current National Personal Training certification through one of the following: Y-USA, ACSM, AFFA, ACE, NASM, ISSA.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pulling, standing and walking.  (up to 50 lbs.)

• Ability to safely and effectively “spot” personal training clients up to clients working one rep max weight.  (weight will vary with client)

• 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.