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SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS ROLE - $250.00 (Ask us how to qualify for this)
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At the Y, you can feel more connected to your community, meet new people, expand your knowledge base, and experience one of the most rewarding jobs by helping support our mission of developing individuals, families, and communities, while having fun in a challenging and dynamic atmosphere.
Who We Are
The Greater Valley YMCA (GVYMCA or GVY) is a volunteer-led, nonprofit, community organization. The Y is committed to strengthening community by positively changing lives every day. At each of our branches, we concentrate our efforts in three areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. And we do so in a way that upholds the Ys traditional family values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.
For over 100 years, the Y has made tangible differences in the communities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Easton, Forks, Nazareth, those comprising the Slate Belt region and the Lehigh Valley as a whole. Founded as individual YMCAs as early as 1897, the following branches of the Greater Valley Y merged together between 2010 and 2015: the Nazareth YMCA, the Suburban North Family YMCA, the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity and the Bethlehem YMCA. In 2014, the Forks YMCA Education Center was established. The Slate Belt branch was opened in 2015. In January 2017, the Allentown YMCA joined the Greater Valley YMCA.
What its Like to Work Here
Ask our employees and the one word theyd use to describe working at GVY is Fulfilling. Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during fast-paced shifts. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in positive impacts for our communities. Dont miss out on this rare opening with us!
The GVYMCA Is For Everyone
It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all GVY'ers that drive our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and mission here
What We Are Looking For
The Greater Valley YMCA is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Personal Trainer to join our team in Bethlehem. As a volunteer-led nonprofit community organization committed to positively changing lives, we focus on three key areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. The successful candidate will be part of our Healthy Living team at the Bethlehem branch and work closely with our members to help them achieve their fitness goals.
A Day in the Life as a Personal Trainer
As a Personal Trainer, you will be responsible for helping impact the fitness and health needs of our members. We are looking for energetic and positive instructors who can build relationships with our members while safely teaching exercise classes.
As a Personal Trainer, you will be responsible for helping impact the fitness and health needs of our members. We are looking for energetic and positive instructors who can build relationships with our members while safely teaching exercise classes.
Responsibilities As a Personal Trainer
- Conducts personal training sessions including consultations and exercise programming
- Monitors and maintains an inviting, clean and safe environment while assisting members with exercise techniques
- Coaches members in support of their desired behavior change
- Regularly checks on member progress and answers questions related to goal achievement
- Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members
- Conducts post-enrollment interviews to understand new members definition of wellbeing, goals, cultural background, healthcare needs, diverse abilities and interests, and develops plans to meet individual needs
- Accurately track client sessions by following YMCA protocols and ACSM guidelines
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
Who You Would Report to
- Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator
Expected Hours Per Week
- Part-time
- 15 - 25 hours
- Shifts available:
- Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
- Monday - Friday: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
- Monday - Friday: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Pay Range
- $18.00 to $22.00 per hour
- SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS ROLE - $250.00 (Ask us how to qualify for this)
Where You Would Be Working
- GVYMCA Bethlehem Branch: 430 E Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Requirements
- Certified Personal Training certification required (NASM, ACE, ACSM or equivalent)
- CPR, AED and First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire
- One year of personal training experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field highly preferred
- Ability to adapt to member needs and goals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Passion for helping people achieve their fitness goals.
Benefits
- Free Membership to the Y
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Retirement Plan (403b)
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