Personal Trainer - Northwest at YMCA

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fitness Assessment, Program Design, Exercise Instruction, Client Motivation, Health and Wellness Education, Interpersonal Communication, Client Relationship Management, Safety Monitoring

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The Personal Trainer is responsible for designing and delivering personalized fitness programs to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals. This role includes conducting fitness assessments, providing instruction on proper exercise techniques, and offering motivation, accountability, and support. The trainer ensures a safe and engaging training environment and builds strong relationships to foster client success. SALARY RANGE: $28.00 - $35.00/hour ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Current YMCA-approved CPR and First Aid certification, Y-USA, and Redwoods required training completed within first 90 days. * Conduct initial consultations and fitness assessments for new clients * Develop customized workout plans based on client goals, fitness level, and medical history. * Monitor client progress and adjust programs as needed. * Provide encouragement, motivation, and education on health and wellness. * Ensure the training area is safe, clean, and properly equipped. * Maintain accurate records of sessions and client progress. * Uphold professional standards and comply with organizational policies. * Promote personal training services and contribute to member retention. * Attends all staff meetings. * Performs other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Ability to stand, move, and demonstrate exercises for extended periods. * Lift and move fitness equipment up to [insert weight, e.g., 50 lbs]. * Perform physical activities that require strength, stamina, and agility. Qualifications * Certified as a personal trainer from YMCA, AFAA, ACSM, ACE, NASM or other accredited organization. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to motivate and safely train clients of all ages and fitness levels. * Previous personal training or fitness instruction experience preferred. * Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities. * Maintenance employees and volunteers--ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc. YMCA COMPETENCIES: Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence. Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs. Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver personalized fitness programs and conduct assessments to help clients achieve health goals. Ensure a safe training environment while providing motivation and maintaining accurate client progress records.