Job Abstract

Position Summary:

Leads small group training classes using proper exercise techniques and motivation.

Essential Functions:

1. Promotes and incorporates the YMCA five core values into all activities.
2. Plans and develops fitness programs to implement during small group training classes.
3. Observes and discusses individual progress with participants. Develops rapport with members and responds to questions related to fitness.
4. Offers alternatives during class to accommodate different fitness levels.
5. Monitors participants to ensure safe workout; responds to and reports, accidents and incidents.
6. Prepares room and equipment prior to class and properly secures room/area and equipment following the class; reports equipment and/or facility problems to supervisor promptly
7. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Reports all incidents and complete accident reports as necessary.
8. Responds to member questions and/or concerns.
9. Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
10. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
11. Follows all YMCA policies and safety and emergency procedures and processes.
12. Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
13. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.

YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. Its who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We dont just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

Welcoming-Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.

Nurturing-To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.

Hopeful-Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.

Determined-To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.

GenuineTo be honest and open in relationships with others.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other persons point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum age of18.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. National Personal Training certification (see list below) or Primary Group Fitness Certification (ACE, AFAA, NASM).
4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
5. Previous experience working as a Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor or Small Group Training Instructor is preferred.
6. Previous experience with diverse populations.

Personal Training Certifications we recognize include:

YMCA Personal Trainer

American College of Sports Medicine

ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor

National Academy of Sports Medicine

NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-PES or OPT)

The Cooper Institute

Cooper Certified Personal Trainer

National Strength and Conditioning Association

NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)

American Council on Exercise

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

Professional Fitness Instructor Training (PFIT)

Certified Personal Trainer Instructor (CPFT)

National Exercise Trainers Association

NETA Certified Personal Training

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to resolve routine problems.

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to be sensitive and alter to the needs, feelings, and safety of others.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to site and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.