Personal Trainer at Mt Desert Island YMCA

Bar Harbor, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Floor Coaching, Personal Training, Relationship Building, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Health Assessment, Program Creation, Sales, Safety Oversight, Equipment Maintenance, Weight Management, Nutrition Education

Industry

Description

Description This position requires a combination of floor coaching and personal training. A separate description of duties is below. Wage range: $20 to $24 hourly. The candidate must have a Personal Fitness Trainer certification or be certified within 90 days of hire with a nationally recognized organization (e.g., ACE, NASM) or through the YMCA of the USA courses. We are willing to train candidates new to fitness training. Reports to the Health and Wellness Director Floor Coaching (20%): Promotes and maintains an environment that will provide a positive and safe experience for members in the fitness areas daily. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Member and Participant Relationship Building Provide facility/department tours. Schedule and lead fitness orientations for new members. Assist members in learning the proper use of cardio and strength equipment. Provide orientations for the FitKids program. Show a sincere interest in the members and guests. Handle members’ complaints and concerns quickly and effectively. Organizational Duties Maintain the overall cleanliness/neatness of the fitness room and track (including picking up loose equipment/debris, refilling wipe/towel dispensers, etc.) Uphold YMCA rules/policies and ensure members are abiding by them. Safety Duties Oversee and ensure safety in the fitness center and track. Check equipment for proper working conditions, and if unable to fix something, report it to the Health & Wellness Director. Personal Training (80%): (when certified aiming for certification within 3 months of hire) Provides personalized health and well-being services to members which include the opportunity for a health assessment; recommendations on safe and effective physical activity; and education related to a variety of health and wellness issues such as basic nutrition, stress management, safety, and weight management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Member and Participant Relationship Building Schedule and provide consultations for prospective clients. Help sell members, non-members, and guests training packages on an ongoing basis, as well as re-enroll existing clients. Create individualized health and fitness programs for members. Specialize in an area of training (e.g., special populations or weight management). Organizational Duties Keep certification and training current. Follow team protocols, guidelines, and best practices. Attend and participate in regular team meetings. Assist with special promotions and events. As developed, revenue goals will be determined. Safety Duties Conduct safe and effective personal training sessions for one-on-one or duet. Requirements Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older Required Certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, Personal Trainer Certification/YMCA of the USA Training, MRTQ Health & Safety Orientation Training Must have great communication skills Must have excellent customer service skills Physical Demands: The employee is required to work in the fitness center and orient members on equipment by demonstrating appropriate and correct techniques. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. Must have the physical ability to respond in an emergency.

Responsibilities

This role involves splitting time between floor coaching (20%) to ensure a positive and safe environment for members and personal training (80%) which includes creating individualized fitness programs and conducting health assessments for clients. Key duties include member relationship building, organizational tasks like maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety protocols are followed in the fitness areas.