Summary
Location
Reston
Type
part-time
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About this role
50% Commission
Some of the exciting tasks you will deliver as a Personal Trainer include but are not limited to:
- 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.
- Nights and weekends
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CPR and AED. Current national certification in personal training from a recognized national certifying organization.
- 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
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) retirement savings plan; free YMCA membership, and numerous professional development opportunities.
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
- Personal Trainers assess members' fitness levels and establish personal goals. They plan appropriate fitness programs and maintain records of each member's progress.
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