Small Group Trainer - Houston, United States - YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON

YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON
YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON
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Houston, United States

1 month ago

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Position Summary:

Leads small group training classes using proper exercise techniques and motivation.


Essential Functions:


  • Promotes and incorporates the YMCA five core values into all activities.
  • Plans and develops fitness programs to implement during small group training classes.
  • Observes and discusses individual progress with participants. Develops rapport with members and responds to questions related to fitness.
  • Offers alternatives during class to accommodate different fitness levels.
  • Monitors participants to ensure safe workout; responds to and reports, accidents and incidents.
  • Prepares room and equipment prior to class and properly secures room/area and equipment following the class; reports equipment and/or facility problems to supervisor promptly
  • Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Reports all incidents and complete accident reports as necessary.
  • Responds to member questions and/or concerns.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Follows all YMCA policies and safety and emergency procedures and processes.
  • Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.

YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up, we show up with purpose.

As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

Welcoming-Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.

Nurturing-To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.

Hopeful-Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.

Determined-To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.

Genuine-To be honest and open in relationships with others.


YMCA Competencies (Leader):


  • Mission_ Advancement_:_ Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.
  • Collaboration:_ Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
  • Operational Effectiveness_:_ Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

  • Personal Growth_:_ Pursues selfdevelopment that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates uptodate knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications:


  • Minimum age of1
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • National Personal Training certification (see list below) or Primary Group Fitness Certification (ACE, AFAA, NASM).
  • CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
  • Previous experience working as a Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor or Small Group Training Instructor is preferred.
  • Previous experience with diverse populations.

Personal Training Certifications we recognize include:
YMCA Personal Trainer

American College of Sports Medicine

  • ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor
National Academy of Sports Medicine

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-PES or OPT)
The Cooper Institute

  • Cooper Certified Personal Trainer
National Strength and Conditioning Association

  • NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
American Council on Exercise

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

  • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
Professional Fitness Instructor Training (PFIT)

  • Certified Personal Trainer Instructor (CPFT)
National Exercise Trainers Association

  • NETA Certified Personal Training

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply
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