Fitness Instructor: Personal Trainer - YMCA of Glendale, CA

Do you have a passion for fitness and enjoy helping others? This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. You will be helping new and existing members achieve their health and well-being goals.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Personal Trainer provides a custom fitness program in proper cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training in a one on one learning environment to both health seekers and active fitness participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current certification in Personal Training from an approved organization, i.e. ACE, AFFA, etc.
2. Thorough knowledge of strength and cardiovascular equipment and their appropriate use.
3. Ability to assess individual fitness and effectively build a customized fitness program.
4. Physical ability to lead and interact in fitness activities and perform related physical fitness skills.
5. Certification requirements include, within 30 days of hire, CPR/AED and First Aid; Child Abuse Prevention (for Youth and Family Fitness programs).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Arrives at work consistently on time, in proper uniform, and prepared to perform the essential functions of your job.
2. Learns members' names and unique individual goals each shift.
3. Effectively plans, organizes and presents individualized fitness program for optimal skill development.
4. Educates members on proper exercise form and appropriate use of equipment, providing appropriate intervention and communication when necessary.
5. Provides members with "spotting" support when safe and appropriate.
6. Maintains a neat and orderly environment by ensuring equipment is returned to its proper location after use.
7. Maintains awareness of changes in schedules, staffing, procedures and environment that can affect a member's YMCA experience, and leads members through the changes in an informative, supportive manner.
8. Models consistently the Y's values of caring, respect, responsibility and citizenship, thereby encouraging and supporting the development of these values within our members.
9. Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities; ability to tolerate moderate to high noise levels; verbal, visual and auditory ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation; and ability to lift 75-100 pounds.