Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greenville•Simpsonville, SC

12d

About The Position

The Personal Trainer serves YMCA of Greenville members in health and fitness, working one-on-one with clients to create programs tailored to their specific needs. The role includes fitness assessments, personalized exercise programming, client documentation, and ensuring programs produce measurable results and client satisfaction. The trainer also supports wellness coaching, health education, and the YMCA’s mission and core values.

Requirements

Current NCCA-accredited personal trainer certification, or ACSM, NSCA, NETA, NASM, or ACE certification.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or ability to attain certification within 30 days of employment.
Excellent member service skills.
Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology.
Marketing and sales ability.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
Interest in promoting health, wellness, and fitness.
Excellent time management skills.
Personal passion for health and fitness.
Ability to communicate effectively with program participants and exchange accurate and appropriate directions.
Ability to frequently move throughout the facilities and remain in a stationary position for more than 2.5 hours per day.
Ability to frequently move program supplies weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in an exercise-related field and/or equivalent health and fitness experience.

Responsibilities

Actively participate as a Wellness Coach.
Provide comprehensive fitness assessments for members and clients.
Develop personalized exercise programs for members and clients.
Complete administrative responsibilities and document client sessions.
Demonstrate knowledge of exercise modes and techniques and how to use exercise equipment.
Promote and incorporate the YMCA’s four core values with members and clients.
Obtain relevant continuing education credits and keep certifications current.
Complete projects and duties assigned by the supervisor, such as newsletters, articles, staff trainings, workshops, and health education.
Ensure exercise programs provide measurable results and clients are satisfied with training.
Provide adequate work availability for members and clients.
Follow the non-compete clause concerning training with specified YMCA of Greenville competitors.
Follow policies and procedures related to boundaries with consumers, abuse risk management training, high-risk activities, consumer supervision, mandated reporting, and other job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Ensure consumers are properly signed in and out and that only authorized adults are allowed in the facility.