Personal Trainer (Springs)

Greater Austin YMCA • Dripping Springs, TX

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About The Position

The Personal Trainer builds a personal training client base and provides fitness guidance to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals. This includes creating individualized fitness plans and conducting scheduled training sessions. The role also serves as a floor monitor, helping maintain a safe and motivating workout environment, conducting equipment orientations, and fostering a sense of community. When not actively engaged with clients, Personal Trainers receive an hourly rate of $15. The position promotes exercise and weight training, informs members about YMCA programs, and supports the YMCA’s fitness objectives, mission, values, wellness philosophy, and community role.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Current personal trainer certification from a nationally recognized, NCCA-accredited organization.
• Part-time availability with a flexible schedule.
• Positive, service-oriented team player who works well with others.
• Organized and productive, able to prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments.
• Strong communication skills, including listening for understanding and speaking and writing effectively.
• Ability to foster inclusion and belonging and leverage people's differences as strengths.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personal training sessions with members as scheduled.
• Encourage members to understand the benefits of exercise and weight training, and provide information about other YMCA programs.
• Lead individual or group activities as designated by the Health & Wellness Director.
• Understand and carry out YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
• Ensure equipment is clean and ready for the next session.
• Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Serve as an ambassador of the Y's work and culture by sharing the organization's identity and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Monitor the fitness floor to help ensure a safe and motivating workout environment.
• Conduct equipment orientations for newcomers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED