YMCA Reston - FT Physical Therapist/Personal Trainer

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The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position: Physical Therapist/Personal Trainer         Salary: 60% Commission up to $54.00 hour

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the Job

The YMCA Reston is looking for motivated, driven, and enthusiastic fitness and wellness professionals to join our team.    The Physical Therapist/Personal Trainers will work with each member to uncover and address any issues and attain their peak physical potential by establishing personal goals and objectives.  Our ideal candidate must have a strong background in corrective exercise, previous experience in physical therapy and personal training, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Physical Therapist/Personal Trainer include but are not limited to:

• Providing manual therapy, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and functional exercises for members.
• Developing personalized fitness programs, monitoring progress, and ensuring high-quality care.
• Guide members through rehabilitative exercises and personalized strength programs.
• Lead transformative one-on-one and group physical therapy/personal training sessions that not only build strength but also uplift spirits.
• Be a champion and coach to our members by motivating them to stretch beyond their limits to attain their goals.

Qualifications and Skills: We seek a leader with values that align with the Y’s mission:

• Physical Therapist License required
• Licensed by board of medicine in the state of practice (VA)
• Current Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized organization from ACE, NASM or ACSM.
• Post-Rehabilitation Specialist Certification or Medical Specialist preferred
• Minimum of one year of outpatient experience
• Minimum of one-year training experience
• References from previous employers or patients
• CPR & AED certified

Schedule:  Flexible 

Working Condition:

• Must be able to bend, sit, stand, or pick-up at least 35 pounds
• Conduct personal training sessions/group sessions and support other Wellness services at the branch (which may require lifting weights up to 50 pounds)
• Must have reliable transportation

Benefits:

We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan. In addition, we provide 403(b) employee savings retirement plan; ROTH IRA employee savings retirement plan, high quality healthcare; free YMCA membership for you and your family; a generous paid time off package; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals.