Personal Trainers

Personal Trainer Requirements:

• 2- or 4-year degree in a related exercise field and/or hold a nationally recognized personal training certification
• Must complete all required YMCA new hire training within 30 days of hire date
• At least 1 year of personal training experience, or equivalent fitness experience
• At least 1 year of selling / marketing experience, or ability and eagerness to learn
• Previous experience with diverse populations and the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Be in good enough health to adequately lead, partake and teach clients proper weight lifting / aerobic techniques

Personal Trainer Responsibilities:

Personal Trainers are responsible for evaluating members’ health and wellness goals, creating successful workout programs to meet those goals and making members feel comfortable on all fitness equipment.

• Deliver proper orientation according to the orientation protocol
• Design and implement advanced, as well as simple workout routines to ensure all Y members can properly use the fitness center
• Assist in maintaining the fitness facility and equipment
• Report equipment concerns or failure to the Health & Wellness Director
• Enforce the fitness center policies and procedures of the YMCA, and follow all personnel policies and procedures
• Have an outgoing personality, enthusiasm, patience and self-control; be a motivator and love fitness
• Responsible for transportation to and from offsite work, if necessary
• Attends and participates in Y events, program activities, staff meetings and staff training

Job Type:

• Part-time – Have no less than 6 hours available per week for orientations

Personal Trainer Pay:

• $12 for 30-minute session and $25 for 60-minute session
• Includes a complimentary individual Y membership for our newly renovated facility – including all fitness classes, rec and lap swimming, 9,000 sq. ft. Wellness Center and much more!