POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for orienting, instructing, assisting and evaluating members in the use of strength training and cardiovascular equipment. Instructs classes/programs in a specialized program area. Acts as a liaison and an advocate for YMCA Health & Wellness programs in the Personal Fitness department.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Multi-Team or Branch Leader):

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA
  Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.
• Builds Community
  Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship-building techniques; supports the role of fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission.
• Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers and Others Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve and involve members, participants, internal customers and others.
• Works Productively
  Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies, and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.
• Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively
  Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

• Plans and instructs classes in a specialty area. Observes and discusses individual progress
• with participants
• Develops positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
• Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
• Sets up and takes down class equipment. Reports equipment problems.
• Ensures safe and effective classes. Responds to, and reports, accidents and incidents.
• Conveys basic knowledge of all YMCA Health & Wellness program areas to participants and refers members to the appropriate program director or staff.
• Tracks, monitors, evaluates and transitions program participants when needed.
• May assist or lead Total Health Orientation, Get Real Weight Management, Eight Weeks to Wellness and other motivational group classes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school education or equivalent preferred. Ability to set up, move and store class equipment and lift up to 45 lbs. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations Personal Trainers are required to hold YMCA Personal Training certification or a nationally recognized personal training certification (i.e. ACE, NASM, ACSM, AFAA). It is the responsibility of the instructor to maintain certifications. Additionally, it is the instructors’ monetary responsibility to maintain those certifications. Instructor should demonstrate the people skills to be able to work well with members, coworkers and supervisors.

Upon hire:

• Current Child & Infant and Adult CPR, AED and First Aid must be obtained within 30-days of hire and be current throughout length of employment.
• South Sound YMCA’s - New Employee Orientation must be obtained within 45-days of hire.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

Flexible work schedules

Paid sick time (one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked)

One paid floating holiday per calendar year

Complimentary Individual Membership to the South Sound YMCA which includes access to our facilities and online resources as well as discounts on registrations for fee-based programs within the South Sound YMCA.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).