Personal Trainer (Northwest)

at  Greater Austin YMCA

Are you passionate about guiding others on their fitness journey? As a dedicated Personal Trainer, you’ll embark on a dual role that extends beyond the confines of a traditional fitness position. Your primary focus will be on building a robust personal training client base. This involves not just providing fitness guidance but also establishing meaningful connections with individuals committed to achieving their health and wellness goals. Crafting personalized fitness plans tailored to the unique needs of each client, you’ll be the catalyst for their transformative journey.
In addition to cultivating your personal training clientele, you will play a pivotal role as a floor monitor, ensuring a safe and motivating workout environment for all gym-goers. Your responsibilities will extend to conducting equipment orientations, imparting your expertise to newcomers, and fostering a sense of community within the fitness space. The dynamic nature of these tasks is reflected in an hourly rate of $15 when Personal Trainers are not actively engaged with clients.
As you contribute to the success of your personal training clients, you’ll simultaneously shape the overall fitness atmosphere. By highlighting the myriad benefits of exercise, you’ll inspire and empower individuals to embrace healthier lifestyles. If you’re eager to make a genuine impact, relish the prospect of diverse responsibilities, and are committed to fostering a community of well-being, seize this opportunity to join us in shaping healthier, happier lives. Apply today!

We are currently hiring candidates who are available to work the following shifts:

• Must be available in the evenings between 4 pm and 8 pm and on weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Req Benefits:

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

Compensation: $15.00 - $40.00 per class, DOE
Additional Details :
The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT (ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Conduct personal training sessions with members as scheduled.
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
• Lead individual or group activities as designated by the Health & Wellness Director.
• Understand and carry out the YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
• Ensure equipment is clean and ready to use for the next session.
• Promote the YMCA’s character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING TO POWER YOUR PURPOSE (MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Personal Trainers must have a current certification from a nationally recognized and NCAA-accredited organization.
• Athletics and Fitness Association of America Personal Fitness Trainer (AFAA)
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)
• Cooper Institute is grandfathered in/uses ACE
• International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NSCF)
• National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
• National Exercise and Sports Trainer Association (NESTA)
• National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• World Instructor Training Schools (WITS)
• You are a team player. You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• You are organized and productive. You are organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
• You are a strong communicator. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people’s differences as strengths.