Personal Trainer/Fitness/Downtown Belleville/Part-Time
Company: GATEWAY REGION YMCA
Location: Belleville
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:This position supports the work of
the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to
strengthening community through youth development, healthy living
and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Health and
Wellness Director this position's primary goal is to develop and
implement individualized approaches to exercise in healthy
populations and or/ those individuals with medical clearance to
exercise in accordance with the YMCA Health and Wellness Program
Model.OUR CULTURE:Our mission and core values are brought to life
by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of
strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every
day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you
can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace
your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your
potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we
support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are
determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make
our community stronger beginning with you.The Gateway Region YMCA
strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child
abuse.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Promotes the YMCA's healthy spirit, mind
and body philosophy through individualized personal exercise
prescriptions.Screen and interview potential clients to determine
their readiness for exercise and physical activity.Perform fitness
tests or assessments (as appropriate) on clients to determine their
current level of fitness.Help clients set realistic goals and
provide motivation for adherence to the program.Ability to develop
and deliver exercise prescriptions to all clientele.Demonstrate and
instruct specific techniques to clients for the safe and effective
performance of various exercise movements by applying the
fundamental principles of exercise science.Supervise or "spot"
(physically assisting clients with an exercise that usually
involves free weights or dumbbells to minimize risk of injury)
clients when they are performing exercise movements.Maintains
records of clients' progress or lack thereof with respect to the
exercise prescriptionMotivate individuals to begin and to continue
healthy behaviors.Performs all other duties as assigned.LEADERSHIP
COMPETENCIES:Mission AdvancementCollaborationOperational
EffectivenessPersonal GrowthQUALIFICATIONS:** Level of
Qualifications/Certificates can vary and will be assessed upon hire
High School diploma up to College Degree in Exercise Science or
related field preferredMinimum 6 months of experience, in the field
or classroom, in developing exercise prescriptions/exercise
programming and instruction.Currently personal trainer certified
with a NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) that
tests both theoretical knowledge and performanceComplete YMCA
courses related to Health & Wellness as assignedWORK ENVIRONMENT &
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical Mobility: walking, climbing, stairs,
standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping and sitting for
extended periods of time.Physical Dexterity: ability to use
telephone, computer, electronic equipment, exercise equipment,
office equipment (fax, copier, stapler, etc.), tools and machinery
as needed.Lifting: ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Sensory
Requirements: ability to hear, listen, speak, smell, touch, taste,
see and distinguish colors.Ability to speak concisely and
effectively communicate.Visual and auditory ability to respond to
critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an
emergency.The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity
Employer M/F/D/V
Keywords: GATEWAY REGION YMCA, Belleville , Personal Trainer/Fitness/Downtown Belleville/Part-Time, Other , Belleville, Illinois
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