Certified Personal Trainer

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Director of Wellness, the Personal Trainer is responsible for   providing structured and personalized exercise to YMCA members and program participants. The Personal Trainer will support the YMCA’s mission by building genuine and meaningful relationships with clients, members, and relevant staff. In accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

YMCA Mission and Core Values:

The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs, services, and relationships that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Core Values of the YMCA are Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. At the Bloomington-Normal YMCA we are a team of employees dedicated to advancing the mission and values of the YMCA through service and support of all members in our unique community. 

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. 

YMCA Required Competencies:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys 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, opinions, 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.  

Relationships: Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work. 

Communication: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.

Requirements

• Maintains up to date knowledge of trends in the health and wellness industry.
• Provides clear, consistent, and timely communication to prospective clients, clients, members, and all relevant staff.
• Maintains accurate records in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. 
• Maintains an extensive working knowledge of all relevant wellness equipment and technology usage and benefits. 
• Completes wellness assessments.  
• Abides by all facility rules, policies, and regulations.
• Observant of all potential hazards in all relevant areas in the facility and ensures the proper measures are taken to rectify the hazard. 
• Recognizes equipment that needs to be repaired and communicates those issues in accordance with YMCA standard operating procedures.
• Assists in the implementation and execution of wellness programming for members, staff, corporate partners, etc. under the direction of the Director of Wellness,
• Demonstrates and upholds the YMCA’s core values and guiding principles of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility at all times.
• Intentionally and continuously strives to promote a culture that values and strengthens diversity and inclusion.
• Performs other duties as determined by departmental needs.
   

Work Environment:

• Sitting, standing, stooping, or kneeling for extended periods of time.
• Must be mentally alert to potentially hazardous situations.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Moderate noise levels in the work environment
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds.  

Necessary Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people. 
• Ability to be consistently alert to potentially hazardous situations.
• Ability to be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies in accordance with the Bloomington-Normal YMCA’s Emergency Action Plan.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• 2 years of demonstrated experience in the health and wellness industry.  
• Minimum of 1 years in a customer service role.
• Current Personal Training Certificate (NASM, ACE, ACSM or other equivalent certification)
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certificate (YMCA provided, within 30 days of hire date).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

•  Possession of Spanish language both written and spoken.  
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or relevant field or degree in progress with and anticipated graduation date   of no more than 12 months from date of hire.

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND REQUIRED TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

The Bloomington-Normal YMCA adheres to the strictest regulations pertaining to Child Abuse Prevention and requires all staff and volunteers to complete Child Abuse Prevention Training at time of hire and on an annual basis. Other required trainings and certifications, provided by the YMCA during on-boarding or within the first 60 days of employment, include: Illinois Mandated Reporter Certification, Illinois Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and OSHA training including Bloodborne Pathogens.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

For a full listing of employee benefits, please visit: www.bnymca.org/workatthey