Personal Trainer – YMCA Community Fitness

About the role

The YMCA seeks passionate leaders to deliver holistic personal training that nurtures mind, body, and spirit. You will build lasting relationships, empower members, and contribute to a vibrant community of healthy living.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a personal training clientele through one‑on‑one and small‑group sessions.
• Demonstrate proper exercise form, track client progress, and provide motivational support.
• Promote personal training services via outreach, demonstrations, and events.
• Operate equipment safely, report issues, and support gym floor operations as needed.
• Attend trainer education lectures, meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic, friendly, and ambitious personality with strong communication skills.
• Reliable, flexible, safety‑conscious, and able to react calmly in emergencies.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment for members of all backgrounds and abilities.

Required skills

• Nationally accredited fitness certification (e.g., NSCA, ACSM, NASM).
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Ability to conduct fitness assessments and design progressive exercise programs.
• Proficiency with member‑management software for client tracking and communication.

What we offer

• Free YMCA membership and discounted family membership.
• Discounts on specialty programs such as personal training and swimming lessons.
• Robust retirement plan up to 10% (eligibility applies).
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid sick time for part‑time staff and a healthy work‑life balance.