Personal Trainer

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Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility

The YMCA Alexandria is looking for part-time, temporary, experienced, dependable, and hard-working Personal Trainers to provide quality and highly adaptable fitness programs designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of skill, age, and fitness levels through educational and fun sessions in a safe environment. We need people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those around them by taking a holistic, prescriptive approach that incorporates resistance training, cardiovascular training, nutritional guidance, and genuine care.

Position: Personal Trainer Salary: 50% Commission

As an organization committed to improving and protecting the health of our communities, we require all Y staff to be COVID-19 vaccinated.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Establishes personal goals and objectives for the member. Plans a program appropriate to the goals and objectives of the member. Assesses and reassess member needs at each session. Maintains records of each member's needs at each session. Attends staff meetings and workshops. Maintains all personal certifications by attending workshops and recertification training. Performs fitness evaluation for clients and members as needed. Identifies unsafe practices or conditions in the exercise facility; notifies the Wellness Director of unsafe conditions and/or intervenes when an unsafe behavior is observed. Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:
High school diploma or GED. Current CPR and AED. Current national certification in personal training from a recognized national certifying organization. Hold YMCA Fitness Specialist or ACSM certification or equivalent education or documented expertise. Minimum one-year personal training experience. Display an outgoing personality with an ability to be sensitive to the needs of each individual member.

Benefits:

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, and numerous professional development opportunities.