YMCA Anthony Bowen Personal Trainer
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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
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YMCA Anthony Bowen Personal Trainer
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Applications Closed
Posted 5 months ago
Full Time
Washington, District of Columbia
In Person
Smart Summary
The Personal Trainer conducts fitness assessments, establishes personal goals, and plans appropriate exercise programs for members. They also maintain records, attend meetings, and ensure safety in the exercise facility.
We are looking for an energetic Personal Trainer to join our team! This position requires a high school diploma or GED, current CPR and AED certification, a national personal training certification, and at least one year of personal training experience. Must be personable, sensitive to individual member needs, and knowledgeable about strength equipment.
Must Have Skills for ATS
High school diploma
GED
CPR
AED
National personal training certification
YMCA Healthy Lifestyles
Personal Training
YMCA Fitness Specialist
ACSM certification
1+ year personal training experience
Strength equipment
Fitness evaluation
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.
Position: Personal Trainer Pay Rate: $27.50
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the Job
- Completes a thorough assessment of the member’s fitness level and uncovers any medical problems and obtains signed release form. Establishes personal goals and objectives for the member.
- Plans a program appropriate to the goals and objectives of the member.
- Discusses the program with the member to assure that the program is meeting his/her basic goals and objectives.
- 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.
- Proactively build up a client base of individuals in order to support overall branch goal.
- Performs fitness evaluation for clients and members as needed. Builds safety considerations into the exercise program.
- 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.
- Pursues an area of expertise that is in alignment with branch membership and community demographics.
- Other duties as required.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CPR and AED.
- Current national certification in personal training from a recognized national certifying organization.
- YMCA Healthy Lifestyles/Personal Training.
- 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.
- Knowledgeable on all strength equipment and the safe use of that equipment
Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.
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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. OUR IMPACT The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers. Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014. Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year. With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
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