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Personal Trainer
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Job ID 63193
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Ann Arbor YMCA
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description
Find New Opportunities. Find Your Y.
 
A Personal Trainer job at the Y gives you opportunities to explore future career pathways with an organization that’s invested in helping you reach your potential— all while making a positive impact in your community. Candidates must have 
  • Certification as a Personal Trainer with a national organization that tests theoretical knowledge and performance (ACE, NASM, ACSM NETA etc.).
 
HIRING RANGE:
$22.47-$49.50 per hour depending on experience and ratio
$22-$33 for 1:1 ratio
$33-$49.50 for 2:1 ratio
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
Personal Trainers have the responsibility of developing and implementing individualized workout regimens and conducting fitness assessments for members.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
  1. Trains participants in a way that is both demonstrative and professional.
  2. Watches and corrects participants when training in an unsafe manner.
  3. Promotes wellness and other YMCA programming.
  4. Communicates a thorough knowledge of exercise science is required, including functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and injury prevention.
  5. Conducts fitness evaluations for new clients including goal setting assessments, orientation of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, and recommendation of appropriate wellness programs or personal training.
  6. Provides fitness orientations, training and fitness assessments to members.
  7. Must be able to design fitness programs suitable to clients that are safe and effective.
  8. Help maintain a clean and safe wellness center and facility.
Educational Value

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Job Requirements
  • A minimum of one year of experience working in a YMCA wellness center or similar facility is required.
  • Certification as a Personal Trainer with a national organization that tests theoretical knowledge and performance (ACE, NASM, ACSM NETA etc.).
  • Currently certified in CPR and AED or obtain within 60 days of hire.
  • Ability to relate to Y members in a positive manner.
  • Must be a highly motivated person with leadership ability and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of 2 years of college completed in a related field is preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of exercise science is required, including functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and injury prevention.
  • Multilingual ability is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  1. Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
  2. Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
  3. Must be able to lift and/or assist participants up to 180 pounds in weight.
  4. Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
  5. Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
  6. Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
  7. Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
  8. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
  9. Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.
Hourly Rate $22.45/hour to $37.30/hour
Hours 10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date Year Round
Primary Contact Ty Steenrod
Primary Contact's Email tsteenrod@annarborymca.org
Supervisor Ty Steenrod
Work Location 400 W Washington St Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone 734-661-8043
Fax N/A