Personal Trainer - McLeod Family YMCA

YMCA Personal Trainers are dynamic and enthusiastic fitness professionals that work with YMCA members by prescribing safe, quality exercise and strength training activities with an emphasis on client development and retention for all ages and abilities in both individual and small group settings.

• Be familiar with the mission statement and core values of the YMCA.  Model the core values while working and communicating with other staff. 
• Always have a friendly, helpful attitude and wear a smile.
• Actively listen, reflect and respond to member or guest questions and concerns in a caring manner. 
• Ensure the safety of participants utilizing strength and conditioning areas of the YMCA.
• Interact with members in the facility to model a personal and inviting atmosphere.
• Create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for the YMCA members.
• Create and or take part in innovative programs/classes for all ages.
• Provide preventative maintenance cleaning and upkeep of the strength and conditioning areas.
• Conduct new member orientations.
• Assist with YMCA events.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

• Current personal training certification that is both nationally accredited and recognized. (NASM, NSCA, ACSM, ACE) or the YMCA’s Strength and Conditioning Certification.
• Have and maintain a working knowledge of human anatomy and the concepts of functional exercise and the fundamental principles of exercise science.
• Ability to design and execute individual and small group exercise programs for all ages.
• A desire to help and motivate YMCA members to reach their goals of spirit, mind and body.
• The desire to make a difference.

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off