Personal Trainer (Part-Time) at YMCA Of Central Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Member Service, Wellness Consultation, Health Education, Safety Monitoring, Relationship Building, Program Promotion, Administrative Tasks, Injury Prevention, Emergency Procedures, Goal Setting, Personal Training

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Under the supervision of the Wellness Director, the Personal Trainer assists YMCA members in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits through health & wellness. This position will work closely with members in promotion of wellness and helping individuals realize their personal best. Personal Trainers are responsible for developing relationships with members and assisting them through the process of actively working towards better health by providing support, encouragement, and education. Essential Functions: Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations; greet and acknowledge all members to encourage wellness participation. Monitor the wellness center as fitness members set the equipment to ensure their general safety and equipment function; enforces all member codes of conduct, rules and policies including, but not limited to, age restrictions, dress codes, language and proper use of YMCA equipment and facilities. Demonstrates correct stances, posture, alignment and technique during wellness consultation and healthy lifestyles sessions; shows safe, effective ranges of motion and exercise control, demonstrates strength & endurance maintaining role-model form throughout. Help maintain a neat, clean and pleasant environment on the Wellness floor. Take professional initiative to offer information, promote and sell personal training and additional YMCA health & wellness services & programs. Integrate the mission of the YMCA and follow the core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility into the healthy living aspect of job responsibilities. Understand the prevention, detection, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, basic emergency procedures, and the legal and professional responsibilities of wellness coaches. Assist YMCA Group Fitness Management with administrative tasks that include keeping accurate records of scheduled, rescheduled and cancelled appointments. Conducts post-enrollment interviews to understand new members’ definition of well-being, personal goals, cultural background, healthcare needs, diverse abilities and interests and develops plans to meet their individual needs. Attend continuing education and mandatory trainings. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred. At least one-year experience in a related field a plus. Must be at least 18 years old. Previous YMCA experience, or experience in personal training, and health and wellness programming a plus. CPR, First Aid AED, prior to employment. MUST hold a Personal Trainer certification from a recognized, national organization (ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NASM, NCSF,NSCA) Job Type: Part-Time Schedule: Looking to fill shifts between 10:00am to 9:00pm Monday through Friday and 12:00pm-4:00pm Saturday. Wellness Center Floor shifts will also be available to cover during these hours. Pay: $18.00/hour for a private session, $22.50/hour for a semi-private session, $27.00 for a group session. Plus, Access to facilities to all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your application with your availability today! About Us: The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job, and employees may not begin work until they are trained. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.

Responsibilities

The Personal Trainer assists members in developing healthier habits under the Wellness Director's supervision by providing support, encouragement, and education during wellness consultations and healthy lifestyles sessions. Essential functions include monitoring the wellness center for safety, enforcing conduct codes, demonstrating correct exercise techniques, and promoting YMCA health and wellness services.