Scott Helzer, a Personal Trainer at the Tempe YMCA, is passionate about helping people realize their personal goals through sports and fitness. Scott’s favorite part about working at the branch is having the opportunity to teach and motivate people, while cultivating his interests and growing professionally in his chosen career field. He also assists with Summer Teen Camp and he enjoys being able to coach and inspire teens to be their best. In addition to these responsibilities, he teaches some fitness classes at the branch. All of these experience allow him to share his love of health and wellness with others, and help them achieve their personal goals.
Scott is an Arizona native who majored in math education at NAU. While he was in school, he realized that teaching was not for him and this led him to change his course of action. He decided to focus on pursuing a career that would allow him to put his passions and interests to good use by helping others and developing their love of sports and exercise. He looked into exercise science programs, and he began volunteering to train basketball, baseball and softball teams at Red Mountain High School. This experience felt like the perfect fit, and it made him realize that he had found the right career choice that he was looking for. He earned his associate’s degree in exercise science, and Scott says that he has loved it ever since.
We’re lucky to have such motivated and dedicated individuals like Scott on our team, and we appreciate his commitment to leading others to their optimal health and wellness. Our members and young athletes are fortunate to have you on the team, and we congratulate you for pursuing your passions!