Personal Trainer - East Communities YMCA Center
Personal Trainers help people unlock their full potential and achieve their fitness goals! As a Personal trainer, you're a coach and a support system to your client. You'll prioritize their well-being and build a plan fitness plan that helps them meet their goals! Most importantly, you'll teach people the benefits of exercise! If you're looking for an opportunity to help others, apply today!
Location: East Communities YMCA - 5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
Pay Rate: $21 to $40 per hour. Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, certificates, and experience.
Benefits & Perks:
- Free Nationwide Gym Membership for your Household
- Retirement Planning Options
- Learning and development workshops and trainings
- Career advancement opportunities
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Cell Phone Plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users
- Staff Discounts on Programs & Services
- Flexible schedules and much more!
What You'll Do:
- Conduct personal training sessions with members as scheduled.
- Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
- Lead individual or group activities as designated by the Health & Wellness Director.
- Understand and carry out the YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
- Ensure equipment is clean and ready to use for the next session.
- Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
- Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
- Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
hat We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- High School graduate or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of 18 years of age
Personal Trainers must have a current certification from a nationally recognized and NCAA-accredited organization.
- Athletics and Fitness Association of America Personal Fitness Trainer (AFAA)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Cooper Institute is grandfathered in/uses ACE
- International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- National Council on Strength & Fitness (NSCF)
- National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
- National Exercise and Sports Trainer Association (NESTA)
- National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
- National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- World Instructor Training Schools (WITS)
Availability:
- Weekday evening and weekend shifts are available.
Skills:
- You are a team player. You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
- You are organized and productive. You are organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
- You are a strong communicator. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
- You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people’s differences as strengths.
About Us:
The YMCA of Austin is a dynamic, equitable force in the community that helps people of all backgrounds improve their total wellbeing and quality of life. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y is a $40 million community enterprise that serves nearly 100,000 people annually through eight centers. We also provide afterschool education and care at more than 70 licensed campuses in four school districts. Unlike any other organization in the region, the Austin Y has the unique ability to welcome, educate and elevate all, and is committed to creating innovative programs, places…and people.
Additional Information:
The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The YMCA of Austin provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. YMCA of Austin complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.