Personal Training Shadowing Experience--Caldwell Branch

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Goal of Role

To provide an introductory exposure to personal training for those who are interested in exploring personal training as a potential career.

Tasks and Activities

2-, 3-, or 4-Week Shadowing Experience

· Volunteers will be partnered with a personal trainer who they will observe. They will shadow the personal trainer, as well as attend various group exercise classes and small group trainings to observe and learn about the Y’s Cause and how members are served in these settings.

· Volunteers will assist personal trainer/class instructors with equipment set-up, change-out, and clear-down, and help keep clients/attendees transition and engage in activities seamlessly.

· Volunteers will meet with the personal trainer they shadow for 30 min. at the end of each week for question and feedback sessions. At the last session, volunteers will present

· At the end of Shadow Experience, volunteers have the option to explore other Health and Wellbeing enhanced volunteer experiences or to enroll in the 8 week Personal Training Internship/Mentorship Program.

Age requirement

18+

Length of commitment

2, 3, or 4 weeks

Estimated hours

4-8 hrs per week

Scheduling

☒ At volunteer’s discretion

☒ At specified times: Depending on personal trainer schedule

Location(s)

Caldwell YMCA

Dress Code

Y Appropriate

Qualifications and skills desired

· Enthusiastic, Cause-driven individual

· Enjoys engaging with adults and helping them create and meet goals

· Has an interest

· High level of professionalism and tact

· Ability to walk, run, sit, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

· Able to initiate conversations and work both one-on-one and in groups

· Be able to role model & communicate Y Values

Training and other requirements

· Must pass a background and reference check, and attend volunteer orientation prior to start date.

· Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement

How To Apply:
- https://www.ymcatvidaho.org/support-our-cause/volunteer/
-Click on "Apply to Volunteer for the Y Online"
-Click on "Register Now"
-Fill out Application completely, including background check link in red (3rd page), upload photo ID, sign all credentials
-Click Submit