"OK, I’M SOLD!” WHAT DO I NEED TO QUALIFY?

• Two or more years of experience in the fitness field.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Current Personal Training Certification issued by a reputable nationally recognized organization such as YMCA of the USA, AAPTA, AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA OR a degree in kinesiology or physical fitness. Certifications must be maintained and current at all times.
• Current CPR, First Aid and AED certification issued by a nationally recognized sanctioning organization such as American Red Cross, American Heart Association or ASHI. Certifications must be current and maintained at all times.
• Knowledgeable of health and wellness equipment and facilities available to YMCA members.
• Knowledge of computer equipment and software available to YMCA members.
• Excellent human relations and communications skills.
• All required online training must be completed prior to beginning work, which will be compensated for accordingly.
• Criminal record clearance.

• Ensures all personal training clients have completed and submitted mandatory paperwork.
• Ensures payment of required fees prior to personal training sessions.
• Schedules personal training sessions with personal training clients.
• Assists personal training clients to develop realistic personal health and wellness goals.
• Designs personalized health and wellness programs for personal training clients and coaches them throughout their appointments.
• Educates personal training clients with current information from research based sources.
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
• Initiates emergency procedures in case of an accident.
• Attends scheduled meetings and trainings as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested and necessary.