Personal Trainer
About The Position
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking a motivated, people-focused Personal Trainer to support members in achieving their health and fitness goals. The trainer leads clients through individualized fitness and exercise programs, evaluates their current fitness status, completes assessments, and provides personalized guidance based on each client’s needs and fitness level. The role includes educating clients about fitness and nutrition, answering questions about training options, and building relationships with members to develop clientele. The position requires evening-shift availability and at least 10 hours on the Wellness Floor.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current nationally accredited Personal Training Certification, such as NASM or ACE.
- Experience designing exercise programs for clients of various ages and fitness levels.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Evening-shift availability is required.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours on the Wellness Floor.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- One or more years of Personal Training sales experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Respond to clients’ individual needs to maximize their fitness success.
- Evaluate members’ current fitness status and needs, recommend appropriate goals, and answer questions.
- Design fitness programs for clients of varying ages and fitness levels.
- Use knowledge of fitness training methods and techniques and the operation of Wellness Center equipment.
- Provide education and guidance about nutrition to help clients reach health and wellness goals.
- Guide members through Personal Training options and answer questions and concerns.
- Book and record client sessions in the digital calendar system and redeem sessions when completed.
- Verify training payment and completion through the Daxko redemption portal; sessions not verified through the portal will not be paid.
- Initiate conversations and build relationships with members on the Wellness floor to develop clientele.
- Maintain working knowledge of current fitness trends and techniques.
- Support the YMCA’s mission in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
- Work a minimum of 10 hours on the Wellness Floor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
