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Description The Make A Difference Place Part-time work at the Y offers flexible hours with meaningful impact on your community. We are looking for Personal Trainers to create a welcoming & safe environment for Y members by assisting them pursue their own health and wellness goals. HIRING RANGE: $22.47-$24.75 for 1:1 training $33-$37.13 for 2:1 training POSITION SUMMARY: Personal Trainers have the responsibility of developing and implementing individualized workout regimens and conducting fitness assessments for members. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: • Trains participants in a way that is both demonstrative and professional. • Watches and corrects participants when training in an unsafe manner. • Promotes wellness and other YMCA programming. • Communicates a thorough knowledge of exercise science is required, including functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and injury prevention. • Conducts fitness evaluations for new clients including goal setting assessments, orientation of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, and recommendation of appropriate wellness programs or personal training. • Provides fitness orientations, training and fitness assessments to members. • Must be able to design fitness programs suitable to clients that are safe and effective. • Help maintain a clean and safe wellness center and facility • Exemplify a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our Culture: Every day and in everything we do, we strive to create a culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing and determined for all our staff, members, program participants and volunteers. Full job description is available upon request. Requirements KNOW HOW: • A minimum of one year of experience working in a YMCA wellness center or similar facility is required. • Certification as a Personal Trainer with a national organization that tests theoretical knowledge and performance (ACE, NASM, ACSM NETA etc.) . • Currently certified in CPR and AED or obtain within 60 days of hire. • Ability to relate to Y members in a positive manner. • Must be a highly motivated person with leadership ability and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. • High school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of 2 years of college completed in a • related field is preferred. • Thorough knowledge of exercise science is required, including functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and injury prevention. • Multilingual ability is preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. • Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. • Must be able to lift and/or assist participants up to 180 pounds in weight. • Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. • Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. • Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking. • Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency. • Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.