Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greater San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

This position supports the YMCA of Greater San Antonio’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director or Member Engagement Director, the Personal Trainer helps members reach their wellness potential through YMCA-approved programs. The role helps members set short- and long-term goals and build self-management skills that support sustained health behavior change. Work must align with the YMCA’s policies, goals, and mission. The role includes conducting training sessions, engaging with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes, supporting a safe and welcoming environment, and contributing to member adherence and retention. The Personal Trainer follows YMCA strength-training and nutrition guidelines, maintains relevant certifications and industry knowledge, participates in required training and meetings, and supports YMCA programs and campaigns. Work takes place in a fast-paced wellness floor and office environment. The position requires concentration and alertness, visual acuity for screens and documents, repetitive stooping and bending, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, extended sitting, and the ability to stand for at least an hour for presentations. Hearing, speaking, understanding others, and using keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils are also essential.

Requirements

Requires 1–2 years of experience in the health and wellness field.
Must hold a current (‘live’) National Personal Training or Strength Training certification from a listed certifying body or another certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or National Fitness Board of Examiners (NFBE). Listed bodies include ACE, ACSM, NSCA, IDEA, NETA, AFAA, Cooper’s IAR, ISSA, NASM, NPTI, NFPT, AFPA, IFPA, NSCF, and NESTA.
Knowledge of fitness-related research and program design, including basic anatomy, physiology, exercise principles, and behavior-change methods.
Complete Hazardous Communications certification within the first week of hire.
Complete YMCA-approved basic life-saving certifications, such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen, within the first 60 days of hire.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention training and certifications before the first shift.
Complete safety and prevention trainings annually.
Obtain YMCA certifications within six months of employment, including YMCA Principles of Healthy Lifestyles and YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning.
Meet continuing-education requirements to maintain certifications; YMCA certifications require 15 CECs every three years.
Ability to meet the stated physical and communication demands of the role, including occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, extended sitting, standing for at least one hour for presentations, and use of keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils.

Nice To Haves

A four-year college degree in a health-related field is preferred; an equivalent number of years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct personal training sessions for YMCA members as assigned by a supervisor.
Contribute to a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Track assigned members’ adherence and take appropriate action to motivate continued YMCA membership and exercise adherence.
Follow YMCA of the USA strength-training and nutritional guidelines.
Submit key indicator data to a supervisor as needed and perform other duties to achieve group and personal goals.
Attend required training classes offered by the YMCA of San Antonio.
Promote the YMCA Story to people involved in the program.
Monitor equipment condition and report concerns to a supervisor.
Follow accident-reporting procedures and policies.
Follow risk-management and safety systems, practices, and training for participants and staff.
Clean equipment as directed by a supervisor.
Learn members’ names and welcome them personally.
Attend required departmental and branch/association staff meetings.
Work as a team member and assist coworkers in other departments when needed.
Teach, promote, and practice the five YMCA Character Development Values.
Perform team assignments associated with the Annual Partners campaign.
Maintain certifications through continuing education and stay current with trends in the field; YMCA certifications require 15 CECs every three years.
Avoid diagnosing injuries, providing medical advice, or dispensing or endorsing commercial health products, including supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Engage with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes by talking with, assisting, and demonstrating for them to enhance their YMCA experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.