Certified Personal Trainer

Description

Join the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, a globally recognized non-profit focused on healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. More than a gym, we are a community hub dedicated to positively impacting lives. As a Personal Trainer, you'll inspire, motivate, and guide members on their fitness journeys in a supportive environment.

Whether you're an experienced professional seeking stability or a new fitness enthusiast breaking into the industry, the Tampa Y offers:

• Consistent income as you build your client base
• Higher earning potential with tiered training rates
• A broad membership base to attract new clients
• Train 1-on-1, partner, or small groups
• A low-pressure, relationship-based training atmosphere
• Support in marketing, business development, and continuing education
• 24/7 access to top-tier facilities across Hillsborough County to meet clients' needs

We're seeking passionate Personal Trainers to work with diverse clients, from beginners to fitness fanatics, helping them reach their goals. Make a meaningful impact on your community at the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA.

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Evaluates the participant's fitness level through a fitness evaluation or assessment.
• Assists the participant in creating goals that are achievable.
• Creates a program and makes recommendations that are within the personal trainer's expertise.
• Monitors the progress of the members throughout the training program continuously modifying the programs to achieve the stated goals.
• Provides continuous education regarding "risk factor" modification and pre-established goal accomplishments to participants.
• Demonstrates confidentiality between the personal trainer and member.
• Adheres to the Association operating policies and procedures by operating the programs within the guidelines set forth.
• Ensures that the highest quality of service is provided.
• Continuously monitors the member's progress and makes changes as needed to achieve goals.
• Continuous personal education to maintain industry standards and current certification(s).
• Completes all job-related and other trainings as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Level of Personal Trainer level is based on the following criteria:

• Personal Trainer I with less than 600 hours of previous training experience.
• Personal Trainer II requires more than 600 hours of previous training experience, or a bachelors/master's degree in Exercise Science or a health-related field.

This pay scale is based on job title and number of hours trained per pay period.

0-10 Hours11-20 Hours21+ HoursPersonal Trainer I$20.00$26.00$33.00Personal Trainer II$26.00$32.00$38.00

Requirements

Education/Experience Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a Personal Trainer certification from one of the accredited national personal training organizations.
• Knowledge and application of wellness, primarily physical fitness and an understanding of how to set basic fitness goals.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience of personal training techniques and practices.
• Experience with active listening techniques and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with groups and/or individuals from different backgrounds.
• Represent the YMCA in a positive manner.
• Personal Trainer I requires less than 600 hours of previous training experience.
• Personal Trainer II requires more than 600 hours of previous training experience, or a bachelors/masters degree in Exercise Science or a health-related field.

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in community CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Maintain position-specific required certifications as stated in the training matrix.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job includes, but not limited to:

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in classes and activities.
• Ability to verbally and physically communicate program content
• Ability to hear participant discussion and questions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift equipment and perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the program environment, including in the classroom and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.