The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
FIND YOUR Y AND BE THE HELP BEIND YOUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH!
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring at the Boll Family YMCA
YMCA Employee Benefits
·FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
·Flexible Scheduling
·Family-friendly Work Environment
·Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
General Function
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and inspiring personal trainer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating exercise and fitness plans for a wide-range of clients. You must have a positive attitude, highly motivated personality, and the ability to encourage clients to reach their fitness goals.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
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Lead and monitor clients throughout a work out plan tailored to their fitness goals with an Encouraging and patient attitude.
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Evaluate, Chart and Track clients Progress, fitness level and skill set to plan reachable goals.
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Counsel and educate clients on Diet, nutrition and exercise.
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Ensure equipment use and physical exercises are performed safely, while weight lifting and training.
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Demonstrate and encourage correct warm up and stretching techniques to avoid injury.
Education/Experience/Training/Certifications
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High school degree or equivalent.
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Must have knowledge of physical fitness, kinesiology and physiology as it relates to strength training and overall health and wellness.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Abilities & Skills
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Motivate and encourage clients through positive words while training.
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Educate a wide range of clients of all ages based on their fitness capabilities.
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Able to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Able to work with clients who may need specialized attention due to previous injuries or health problems.
For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.
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