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Job Description

The Forest Lake YMCA is seeking certified Pilates Reformer Instructors with weekend availability! Flexible schedule, free Y membership, program discounts, additional training and certification opportunities and more with this fun role at the Y!

1. Job Summary:

The Personal Trainer follows the YMCA of the USA, Health and Fitness guidelines and is responsible for planning and leading a range of individualized or group exercise/activity sessions for clients in a fitness specialty area. The incumbent performs a variety of fitness programs that are both educational and motivational. The incumbent provides customer service which promotes member wellness in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures and creates a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment.

2. Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement and instruct a variety of personal training and group training sessions for clients. Provide encouragement and expertise for the client in support of their health and well-being goals.

• Administer, track and evaluate health history questionnaires, fitness assessments and other pre-participation documentation with regard to individual exercise programs.

• Adhere to Policies & Expectations for Y of the North Personal Trainers document which includes but is not limited to providing safe classes and sessions and responding to and reporting any accidents or incidents.

• Promote and sell personal training programs and services while achieving monthly revenue and session goals.

• Maintain required CEC’s and national certifications.

• Follow Fitness Floor expectations when not scheduled for personal training, group training or performing a Fitness Assessments.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Wellbeing Director who reports to the Executive Director. The incumbent works closely with clients and members as well as Member Services and building/maintenance staff.

4. Qualifications:

Required

• NCCA-accredited and/or nationally recognized Personal Training Certification such as NASM-CPT,ACSM-CPT, and Equivalents. Confirm other with hiring manager.

• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/PR and AED.

• Formal training in the specialty class being taught and/or ability to demonstrate the movements and exercises.

• Demonstrated customer service skills and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead an individual/group and motivate others to achieve their health and well-being goals.

• Demonstrated ability working with all age groups and ability levels.

• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Health/Exercise Science or related field.

• 1 year experience in the health and fitness field.

• 1 year experience Personal Training and Group Training.

6. Work Conditions:

• Ability to lead assigned classes and sessions, demonstrating exercise techniques and perform associated physical activities.

• Ability to stand and be mobile majority of work shift.

• Stretch, bend, and lift up to 50lbs and move heavy equipment on a daily basis.

• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency.

7. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position, but it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association's success.

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