Capital Region Ymca Job Description Template
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Job Description
TITLE:
Personal Trainer
SUPERVISOR:
Health and Fitness Director
DATE:
October 20, 2010
General Function
Instructs individual member clients, provides excellent service to members in a safe,
enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and
engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
YMCA 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 fund-raising.
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.
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-date
knowledge and skills in technology.
Principal Activities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as
exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1. Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational training sessions.
2. Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each
other and the YMCA.
3. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective
information and support to members.
4. Keeps accurate member client attendance records.
5. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
Qualifications
1. Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national personal training
certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, NSCA).
2. Certification in areas of expertise.
3. YMCA New Employee Orientation and Child Abuse Prevention Training within 60
days of hire.
4. At least one year of experience as a personal trainer preferred.
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