Summary
Location
Reston
Type
full-time
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About this role
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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: Physical Therapist/Personal Trainer Salary: 60% Commission up to $54.00 hour
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, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the Job
The YMCA Reston is looking for motivated, driven, and enthusiastic fitness and wellness professionals to join our team. The Physical Therapist/Personal Trainers will work with each member to uncover and address any issues and attain their peak physical potential by establishing personal goals and objectives. Our ideal candidate must
Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Physical Therapist/Personal Trainer include but are not limited to:
- Providing manual therapy, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and functional exercises for members.
- Developing personalized fitness programs, monitoring progress, and ensuring high-quality care.
- Guide members through rehabilitative exercises and personalized strength programs.
- Lead transformative one-on-one and group physical therapy/personal training sessions that not only build strength but also uplift spirits.
- Be a champion and coach to our members by motivating them to stretch beyond their limits to attain their goals.
Qualifications and Skills: We seek a leader with values that align with the Y’s mission:
- Physical Therapist License required
- Licensed by board of medicine in the state of practice (VA)
- Current Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized organization from ACE, NASM or ACSM.
- Post-Rehabilitation Specialist Certification or Medical Specialist preferred
- Minimum of one year of outpatient experience
- Minimum of one-year training experience
- References from previous employers or patients
- CPR & AED certified
Schedule: Flexible
Working Condition:
- Must be able to bend, sit, stand, or pick-up at least 35 pounds
- Conduct personal training sessions/group sessions and support other Wellness services at the branch (which may require lifting weights up to 50 pounds)
- Must have reliable transportation
Benefits:
We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan. In addition, we provide 403(b) employee savings retirement plan; ROTH IRA employee savings retirement plan, high quality healthcare; free YMCA membership for you and your family; a generous paid time off package; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals.
Other facts
About 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.
What you'll do
- The Physical Therapist/Personal Trainer will work with members to address physical issues and help them achieve their fitness goals. Responsibilities include providing manual therapy, developing personalized fitness programs, and leading training sessions.
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