Personal Trainer

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION•Dutch Village, SC

7d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer helps YMCA members achieve their fitness goals through personalized exercise programs, motivation, and support. The trainer conducts fitness assessments, creates tailored programs, leads individual or small-group training sessions, and monitors and adjusts client programs to support progress. The role also includes providing basic nutritional guidance, encouraging clients, building strong client relationships, and communicating regularly about progress and concerns. The Personal Trainer maintains required certifications and attends workshops and recertification training as needed or required. The position supports the YMCA’s mission and community needs, and demonstrates its competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth. The role is part-time at the Northwest Family YMCA in Irmo, South Carolina, with an hourly range of $18.00–$23.00.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire clients.
Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, to accommodate client schedules.
Personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization, such as NASM, ACE, or ACSM.
CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications required within 60 days of hire.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Sexual Harassment training within 30 days of hire.
Passion for the YMCA mission and commitment to serving the community.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working as a personal trainer or fitness coach.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial fitness assessments and consultations to understand members’ goals, health status, exercise history, and preferences.
Develop personalized exercise programs based on assessment results and each client’s needs, abilities, and objectives.
Lead individual or small-group training sessions focused on cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, flexibility, and core stability.
Provide hands-on instruction, feedback, and encouragement to support proper exercise technique and form.
Work with clients to establish realistic, achievable fitness goals.
Monitor client progress and fitness metrics, and adjust programs as needed.
Provide basic nutritional guidance, including advice on healthy eating, portion control, hydration, and supplementation.
Motivate clients through encouragement, accountability, and reinforcement of their goals; provide support as they address obstacles and setbacks.
Build trusting client relationships and communicate regularly to review progress, address concerns, and gather feedback.
Maintain personal training certification and attend workshops and recertification training as needed or required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate YMCA competencies, including supporting the mission, collaborating effectively, exercising operational effectiveness, and pursuing personal growth.