What are the responsibilities and job description for the YMCA Personal Trainer position at MISSOURI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA?
Job Details
Description
Join our YMCA fitness team and CHANGE LIVES, INCLUDING YOURS.
As a Personal Trainer, you will have the opportunity to connect with clients one-on-one or in small groups to help inspire and guide them on their fitness journey. This job is located at our main YMCA facility at 1608 N. Washington Street in Bismarck.
Bri Weisbeck, our Group Fitness Instructor said, "I love my job! I hope I can be as awesome and active as the fabulous population of those who have more candles on their birthday cakes. Working mostly with the older adult community is a great reminder that you have beauty, dignity and the ability to grow at any age and stage!"
In this role, you can look forward to:
- Contacting clients to schedule sessions
- Developing personalized exercise plans
- Demonstrating proper exercise techniques
- Observing and and coaching clients to help them achieve their goals
Part Time, Up to 29 Hours per Week
Flexible Hours Based on Availability & Client Needs, Monday-Friday:
- 5:00 am-Noon
- 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
- Weekend hours also available
You'll enjoy a fun, flexible, rewarding work environment and FREE YMCA Membership!
Receive up to $150 towards your Personal Trainer Certification continuing education credits with our re-certification reimbursement program!
Qualifications
We are seeking individuals who embody the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. A Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification through an accredited program such as ACE, ACSM, CSCS, NETA, NASM, ISSA or AFAA preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within an agreed upon timeframe required. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field such as Exercise Physiology may also be considered. Experience as a Personal Trainer and/or with small group exercise programs preferred. The ability to provide personal training services for the YMCA/Family Wellness network only is required. Outside similar services are considered a conflict of interest.
The YMCA is a powerful non-profit association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We offer a wide variety of programming, childcare and wellness opportunities to individuals and families of all kinds.
The Missouri Valley Family YMCA & Family Wellness network has more than 22,000 members, serving 1 in 5 households in the Bismarck-Mandan community.
We are proud recipients of the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 to 2023, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.
Key Words: fitness, gym, exercise science, fitness trainer, instructor, coach
