Personal Trainer – Part-Time (On Site)

YMCA of the Lowcountry Inc • Port Royal, SC

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer works in the Wellness Department of the YMCA of the Lowcountry, supporting the organization’s healthy-living mission by helping members build physical well-being in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. This is an on-site, part-time, non-exempt role with a flexible schedule of up to 30 hours per week. The position reports to the Wellness Director.

The trainer supports members on the wellness floor, provides fitness assessments, and designs and delivers individualized exercise programs. The role also includes personal training sessions, member engagement and promotion of YMCA wellness services, accurate client documentation, professional development, and compliance with YMCA policies and abuse-risk-management requirements. Trainers are expected to incorporate the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility into their interactions.

The YMCA of the Lowcountry is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

• An associate degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or a related field, or equivalent health and fitness experience.
• Current certification from a nationally recognized organization, such as ACSM, NSCA, NETA, NASM, or ACE.
• CPR/AED.
• Child Abuse Prevention.

Responsibilities

• Assist members on the wellness floor with equipment use and exercise guidance.
• Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments to establish members’ and clients’ baseline health and fitness levels.
• Develop and deliver personalized exercise programs suited to individual goals, abilities, and needs.
• Ensure exercise programs produce measurable results while supporting client satisfaction and engagement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of exercise techniques, training methods, safe equipment use, and YMCA wellness-center equipment, including Matrix Fitness Equipment.
• Provide professional personal training sessions for members and clients.
• Maintain availability that supports member scheduling needs.
• Promote YMCA wellness services and encourage participation in programs and training opportunities.
• Incorporate the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility into member interactions.
• Document training sessions and client interactions accurately in accordance with YMCA administrative procedures.
• Maintain records and follow up with clients regarding fitness progress.
• Complete reports and other documentation related to personal training services.
• Maintain current certifications and obtain required Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
• Participate in staff development opportunities and trainings.
• Support department initiatives such as health education workshops, staff trainings, newsletters or wellness articles, and community wellness programs.
• Follow YMCA policies regarding professional boundaries with members and participants.
• Attend and complete required abuse-risk-management training.
• Follow procedures for supervising participants and managing high-risk activities.
• Comply with mandated reporting requirements and job-specific abuse-risk-management responsibilities.

Benefits

• Complimentary YMCA membership for part-time employees; an additional adult family member may be added for $20 per month.
• Participation in the National YMCA Retirement Fund defined-contribution plan; eligible employees receive a 12% employer contribution after completing 1,000 hours of service in each of two 12-month periods, which need not be consecutive.
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement contributions are available to all staff, with no employer match.
• Discounts on YMCA programs for immediate family: 50% for staff working 20 or more hours per pay period, 25% for staff working 10–19 hours per pay period, and 15% for staff working fewer than 10 hours per pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree