Certified Personal Trainer

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. -Personal Trainer Job Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and inspiring personal trainer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating exercise and fitness plans for a wide-range of clients. You must have a positive attitude, highly motivated personality, and the ability to encourage clients to reach their fitness goals.-Personal Trainer Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead clients through exercise routinesEvaluate client fitness level and skillset to plan reachable goalsMonitor client through strength training and weightliftingCounsel and educate clients on diet, nutrition, and exerciseCreate a workout plan tailored to client needsChart and track client progressMotivate and encourage client through positive words while trainingEnsure equipment use and physical exercises are performed safelyAdjust client personalized plans as goals are reachedLead group classes on proper exercise routinesEducate clients on weight lifting and training equipmentDemonstrate and encourage correct warm-up and stretching techniques to avoid injuryPerform CPR, first aid, or other emergency procedures if neededEducate a wide range of clients of all ages based on their fitness capabilitiesFollow all health and safety regulations when working with equipment-Personal Trainer Requirements and QualificationsHigh school degree or equivalentFirst aid and CPR training and certificationProfessional certification preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAble to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidaysPositive attitude, encouraging, and patient with clients when instructingAble to build trusting relationships with clientsAble to work with clients who may need specialized attention due to previous injuries or health problemsThe YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.