Personal Trainer - Culver-Palms Family YMCA

Overview

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is a premiere non-profit with twenty-six branches, three camps and over fifty child care sites. It is a collaborative, rewarding environment where staff grow their careers, make an impact in the community, and pursue their passions. We value Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and strive to build high-performing teams across branches.

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff to strengthen our impact, empower the community and deliver high-quality programming.

Position Description

The YMCA Personal Trainer is responsible for creating welcoming and supportive environments while providing customized fitness programs for members. Responsibilities include working one-on-one with members, providing personal attention and motivation, instructing members on proper exercise techniques, and designing fitness programs to help members achieve their health and fitness goals.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age or older
• High school diploma; Bachelor\'s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Personal training certificate from a nationally accredited certifying organization (e.g. NASM, NSCA, NCCPT, ACE, AFAA, or ACSM) required. Certifications must be current at time of hire
• If current non-Y certifications lapse or require renewal / recertification via third-party vendors, staff may keep those certifications at their own expense
• If staff choose not to keep their non-Y certifications current, they must complete the Y-ACE certifications as a condition of employment
• Y-ACE has an equivalency certification provision. Anyone holding an equivalent certification from another recognized entity can apply for an equivalency
• Strong character values
• Experience in the fitness industry with at least 1 year of one-on-one experience with participants preferred
• This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check. For more information about E-Verify, visit the E-Verify overview page at https : / / www.e-verify.gov / employees / e-verify-overview

Responsibilities

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