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Greater Wichita YMCA* Personal Trainer - Downtown YMCA in Wichita, Kansas
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for accurately assessing blood pressure and other biometric measures for participants and be able to determine when participants need medical clearance to participate in exercise.
- Responsible for administering system-specific Personal Training Appointments under the guidelines, philosophy and standards set forth by the Greater Wichita YMCA.
- Responsible for following basic principles of strength and conditioning, consistently complying with guidelines set by the YMCA and ACSM.
- Responsible for giving and documenting a free program demo to a member when an appointment is a no-show/cancellation or clocking-out until another appointment is held.
- Responsible for refraining from writing diets, prescribing supplements or diagnosing/curing any type of injury or illness; always referring members to a doctor when needed health or well-being is questioned.
- Remaining alert to the condition of equipment, performing regular equipment safety checks and promptly reporting any concerns to Fitness/Wellness Director.
- Executing emergency action plan procedures.
- Responsible for refraining from spending time at the fitness desk, unless taking a few minutes to check emails or return calls.
- Enforcing wellness center guidelines and policies.
- Seeking to learn members names and develop meaningful relationships.
- Arriving no less than five (5) minutes before start of shift and being prepared for appointments.
- Always being in dress code (tucked in red shirt, black pants or shorts, clean tennis shoes, name tag).
- Before any expected absences, finding a substitute to cover your appointments, while communicating all subs and days gone to both members (clients) and your supervisor both verbally and in writing.
- Limiting personal conversations between personal trainers when on fitness floor or while on duty.
- Refraining from cell phone usage while on the fitness floor (zero tolerance).
- Always carrying a clip board and having workout plans ready for appointments.
- Attending all required trainings, and strive to attend all supplemental and optional trainings offered by the Greater Wichita YMCA.
- Maintaining all required training and safety certifications by attending required CEC sessions and/or recertification sessions.
- Staying current with trends in the field and exercise industry.
- Participating in Strong Community Campaign fundraising efforts.
- All other duties as assigned.