Personal Trainer - Parkville

The Y in Central Maryland•Parkville, MD

7d•$24 - $39

About The Position

The Personal Trainer delivers high-quality fitness services through one-on-one, partner, and group training sessions. The role engages members through personalized fitness programming, group exercise classes, and bootcamps; evaluates client fitness levels and goals; designs customized programs; and monitors client progress. The trainer fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment that supports members in achieving their wellness goals. The position also requires excellent customer service, positive relationship-building, maintenance of a clean and safe workout environment, and professional responses to member concerns. The role requires a current national personal training certification and CPR/AED certification. Employment is contingent on satisfactory results from applicable screening checks and tests. Associates must follow the YMCA Code of Conduct with Youth and complete child abuse prevention training. Pay uses a tiered commission structure. Entry-tier session earnings range from $24.15 to $39.20 per hour depending on package and session type. Non-session duties are paid at a flat rate of $20.00 per hour. Actual earnings vary based on session volume, package type, and progression through commission tiers.

Requirements

Current national personal training certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA).
Current CPR/AED certification.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with individuals of all fitness levels, ages, and backgrounds.
Ability to create and adapt fitness programs based on client assessments and evolving needs.
Ability to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to successfully complete required certifications.
Satisfactory results on applicable employment screening, which may include background checks, drug testing, driver’s license record checks, and CPS checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading group fitness classes or bootcamps.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, and program participants in person, by phone, and through email.
Build meaningful relationships through positive, solution-focused interactions.
Conduct fitness assessments to evaluate client needs, goals, and abilities.
Design individualized and group fitness programs based on client assessments.
Lead group exercise classes and bootcamps as needed.
Monitor, adjust, and document client progress regularly.
Promote wellness concepts that encourage a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Maintain national certification in personal training and required continuing education credits.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workout environment; regularly inspect and report equipment concerns.
Demonstrate sensitivity, patience, and encouragement when working with a diverse membership base.
Respond professionally to member concerns, conflicts, and facility challenges, escalating issues as needed.
Follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child abuse prevention training, and comply with legal reporting requirements.