YMCA Mid-Peninsula Job Board:Fitness Trainer Level I

Job Opening Details

Position:	Fitness Trainer Level I
Category:	Aquatics/Fitness
Pay Range:	$12.05 - $15.00 per hour
Deadline:
Status:	Part-Time, Non-exempt
Branch:	El Camino YMCA
City:	Mountain View
Contact:	Gabriel Galan 2400 Grant Road Mountain View CA, 94040 Phone: 650-969-9622 Fax: 650-969-1053 Email: ggalan@ymcamidpen.org

Basic Assignments This position requires the incumbent to work 4-6 hour shifts.
All shifts are available � Morning, evening and weekends
The ideal candidate needs to be available evenings and weekends.
Bilingual candidates preferred.

Major Functions The Fitness Trainer is responsible for providing guidance and leadership to the Wellness Department. The primary responsibility of the trainer is to assist members during orientations inside the Wellness Center. They must also work well with members, participants and guests in the development and implementation of FitLinxx pre-selected fitness programs to include the following: Cybex VR2 equipment, cardiovascular equipment, moderate free-weight exercises and the FitLinxx software system. Coaches must maintain the overall cleanliness of the fitness center; offer personal attention to all members, clients and guests. They must maintain precise and accurate fitness tracking sheets for members and clients; perform regular equipment inspections of the FitLinxx software, hardware and all fitness equipment in the fitness center.

Qualifications 1. Training and experience in computers, ideally to include FitLinxx software.
2. Knowledge and understanding of current health and fitness principles, as related to program implementation.
3. Experience in the development of fitness programs, to include individuals from all ages.
4. Strong communication, listening skills and the ability to follow close directions.
5. Current CPR/AED certification as well as First Aid.
6. Educational degrees in exercise and related fields preferred, but not required.
7. Principles of Health and Fitness required within 60 days and Personal Training Instructor Certification required within six months of employment.
8. Child Abuse Prevention and New Employee Orientation trainings are required within 60 days of hire.
9. Must be 18 years of age or older.
10. Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 LBS.
11. Must be a problem solver and multi-tasked oriented individual.
12. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

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