Personal Trainer

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The West Cook YMCAs Personal Trainer will provide fitness consultations, one-on-one, and small group personal training sessions, and assistance with and/or be prepared to substitute for classes, programming and special events.  This is done with an emphasis on maintaining safety and the quality of the program, remaining up-to-date on fitness trends and education materials, and increasing the number of participants served.

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 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 make our community stronger beginning with you. The West Cook YMCAs strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education, expanding knowledge base and practical skills.
• Maintains certifications and stays up to date on the latest trends.
• Attends all required meetings as directed by their supervisor.
• Screens participants carefully for risk factors, and any health problem or medical limitation. 5. Provides connection to community resources such as health care providers when needed.
• Documents all pre-participation screening and completes baseline & follow up assessments to show progress
• Follows YMCA policies and guidelines and enforces policies with clients
• Provides follow-up assessment, appropriate to participant’s goals, at least quarterly. Documents outcomes.
• Explains goals of each type of activity or exercise and how to monitor.
• Assists participants to perform exercise in a motivational manor.
• Designs programs and curriculum that meets the individual participant’s goals.
• Is competent at demonstrating safe and effective technique. Can modify all individuals.
• Connects participants to the YMCA to deepen their involvement (other classes, programs, people, events, and so forth).
• Is conscientious of how the environment is affecting the participant and the YMCA membership base; share equipment and space with members and guests, speak/motivate at a level that motivates but does not over power.
• Maintains visual contact at all times, monitor level of fatigue or stress and provide modifications and rest.
• Guides participants skillfully through transitions with easily understood cues.
• Set up equipment and stores it securely and maintains the cleanliness and safety of the wellness and classroom areas, and the pool.
• Build relationships with your team if you cannot provide the lesson/training the first step should always be to connect your participant with another YMCA instructor versus missing a session.
• Gains consent, records, and provides client success stories
• Increases participate engagement.
• Meets or exceeds assigned participant goals annually.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Current personal training certification through a national organization (ACE, NASM, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, etc.)
• Certification or willingness to receive certification within 60 days of hire in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Certification or willingness to receive certification in Child Abuse Prevention
• Demonstrate ability to work with all age groups and levels of ability
• Knowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology, safe training procedures, exercise program implementation, and proper cardiovascular, resistance, free weight, and related fitness equipment
• Willingness and ability to work early morning, evening, and weekends

• Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• YMCA Retirement Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy, Long-Term Disability, and additional coverage options 
• Free Household Membership
• Program discounts
• Paid Sick Time

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 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 make our community stronger beginning with you.