Personal Trainer

YMCA Of South Hampton Roads • Barco, NC

12d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Personal Trainer to help members of all ages and abilities reach their fitness and wellness goals. The trainer creates customized programs, motivates members, provides accountability, and contributes to a supportive community environment. The role combines coaching and mentorship with the YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities and fostering belonging.

The position operates in a fitness, wellness, and community-based environment and regularly interacts with members, participants, team members, leaders, and other stakeholders. It requires frequent walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, and other movement associated with demonstrating exercises and supporting participants. The employee may spend prolonged periods standing or sitting, must maintain attention to detail while managing multiple tasks, and must be able to lift, pull, and move 50–100 pounds depending on client requirements or needs. Flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, may be required based on program and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities consistent with applicable law.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements. These may include background screening, driver’s license review, CPS screening, drug and/or alcohol testing, or other screenings as required by the position or applicable law.

The wage range for paid training sessions is $18–$20, and the wage rate for job training and other duties is $12.77. An increased hourly wage will be offered based on national certifications.

Requirements

• Hold a current Personal Training Certification from a nationally recognized organization with NCAA Accreditation.
• Have knowledge of strength and free-weight equipment, cardiovascular equipment, general strength-training principles, appropriate exercise modifications for special populations, and basic nutrition.
• Hold CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications.
• Be physically able to successfully complete and maintain required certifications.
• Be able to lift, pull, and move 50–100 pounds depending on client requirements or needs.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles certificate.
• YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning certificate (recommended).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality member service and educate YMCA members about exercise principles, nutrition basics, and other wellness and fitness-related topics in alignment with YMCA teachings and best practices.
• Engage in members’ workouts and provide constructive feedback to maximize wellness and fitness gains.
• Conduct baseline fitness assessments on members.
• Use Listen First skills to help members determine their short- and long-term wellness goals.
• Encourage members to meet their wellness goals and continue with their programs.
• Develop customized training programs and provide motivation and accountability to help members reach their goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed