Personal Trainer at YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Training, Fitness Plans, Motivation, Nutrition Counseling, Safety, Communication, Kinesiology, Physiology

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. FIND YOUR Y AND BE THE HELP BEHIND YOUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH! WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring at the Boll Family YMCA YMCA Employee Benefits · FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs · Flexible Scheduling · Family-friendly Work Environment · Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan General Function We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and inspiring personal trainer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating exercise and fitness plans for a wide range of clients. You must have a positive attitude, a highly motivated personality, and the ability to encourage clients to reach their fitness goals. Job Duties & Responsibilities Lead and monitor clients throughout a workout plan tailored to their fitness goals with an Encouraging and patient attitude. Evaluate, Chart, and track clients' Progress, fitness level, and skill set to plan reachable goals. Counsel and educate clients on Diet, nutrition, and exercise. Ensure that equipment use and physical exercises are performed safely while weight lifting and training. Demonstrate and encourage correct warm-up and stretching techniques to avoid injury. Education/Experience/Training/Certifications High school degree or equivalent. First aid, CPR, and AED training and certification are required. A minimum of one nationally recognized personal trainer certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA, W.I.T.S) is required. Must have knowledge of physical fitness, kinesiology, and physiology as it relates to strength training and overall health and wellness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Abilities & Skills Motivate and encourage clients through positive words while training. Educate a wide range of clients of all ages based on their fitness capabilities. Able to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Able to work with clients who may need specialized attention due to previous injuries or health problems. For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers). The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Responsibilities

The personal trainer will create tailored exercise and fitness plans for clients and monitor their progress. They will also educate clients on diet and nutrition while ensuring safe exercise practices.