Personal Trainer

at  YMCA of Snohomish County

Availability: Weekday evening(s) & Saturday AM or PM
The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.
Are you looking for growth opportunity and have a desire to help people reach their health & fitness goals? We are looking to grow our Personal Training services with both one-to-one & Small Group Training programming, our members are looking for fun and engaging workouts to take them to the next level.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instruct individuals; provide quality service to members in culturally appropriate ways and responsive to our member’s diverse abilities, contribute to an enjoyable and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification
• Experience working with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Fluency in second language desired

Y Culture:

• Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
• Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
• Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system

Embrace Leader Core Competencies:

Mission Advancement:

• Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them
• Supports fundraising

Collaboration:

• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinion, and perceptions
• Builds rapport and relates well to others
• Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations
• Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively
• Takes initiative to assist in developing others

Operational Effectiveness:

• Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience
• Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings
• Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately
• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members

Personal Growth:

• Pursues self-development that enhances job performance
• Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process
• Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-the-date knowledge and skills in technology

Availability: Looking for weekday evening & Saturday AM or PM availability
This job would combine Wellness Coach duties when not working with a personal training client. Hourly rate for Wellness Coach would start at $16.80

Our benefits are AMAZING!

• FREE YMCA family membership for all staff
• FREE training offered for all positions & get paid while you train for your job!
• Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked
• Retirement paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year)
• 20% off programs and services for all staff
• Cheery, dynamic cause-driven work environment, like no other!
• Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.

Little to no experience required for most positions—let us train you!
Per Washington State law, we disclose the full range of the pay grade for this position which is $22.25-34.40

• Lead and conduct energizing, fun, culturally appropriate, and educational sessions
• Current knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members
• Keep accurate session attendance records
• Follow YMCA policies, practices and procedures; respond to emergency situations