Certified Personal Trainer - Downtown Boise YMCA

The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area. With the upcoming opening of our NEW Downtown Boise this year, we are in need of Certified Personal Trainers. This role is responsible for managing and developing health and well-being programs for individual clients or small groups. 

Schedule:

This is a part-time position averaging 5-25 hours weekly.  Personal trainers work a varied schedule that flexes around member needs. A typical week includes a mix of early mornings, daytime availability, and some evening hours, as well as occasional weekend sessions. Because sessions are member-driven, trainer schedules are not fixed but instead adjust seasonally and week-to-week to support client demand.  Pay: $20.30-$25.38/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Develop intentional relationships and, using the Y voice attributes, engage members to deepen their relationship to the Y Cause.
• Actively use Listen First skills to determine realistic and appropriate goals that improve the health and wellbeing of participants.
• Use member engagement skills to achieve individual enrollment goals and respond to requests within 24 hours.
• Conduct personal training sessions in an inclusive, fun, innovative, and safe manner with the scope of practice that results in participants achieving the two Cause Measurement goals.
• Record all required information to ensure accurate billing and tracking.
• Conducts and organizes personal training sessions for individuals or groups.
• Builds specific programs for individuals or groups based on the intake interview and ongoing evaluation.
• Actively listens to members, makes suggestions, and follows up to help support members’ in reaching their fitness goals.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Required Certifications:

• Personal Trainer Certification (ACE, NASM, ACSM, NETA, NSCA, or NFPT). Prerequisite upon hire.
• CPR/AED. Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application.  If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact [email protected]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.