Personal Trainer - Marion

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Marion, NC

104d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer plans and leads individualized exercise and activity sessions for clients in a fitness specialty area. The role delivers educational and motivational fitness programs and provides a positive customer experience that promotes member wellness in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The trainer helps create a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment while supporting clients’ health and well-being goals.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must hold an accredited personal training certification from a YMCA-approved certification agency.
• Maintain personal training certification by meeting continuing education requirements.
• Obtain and maintain current YMCA of WNC-approved CPR, AED, First Aid, O2, and BPP certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate with members and staff and interpret and carry out the mission and goals of the YMCA of WNC.
• Knowledge of YMCA of WNC events, programs, resources, and other community wellness resources.
• Ability to clearly see, hear, and speak; bend, stand, stoop, and walk for extended periods; lift at least 50 pounds; and comprehend and communicate written and verbal instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Current Personal Trainer certification from ACSM, ACE, AFFA, NSCA, or NETA.
• Previous experience working with individuals in an exercise setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and instruct personal training sessions for clients.
• Encourage clients and provide expertise in support of their health and well-being goals.
• Contact potential clients within 24 hours of notification and communicate promptly and courteously with members during and between sessions.
• Arrive on time, meet with scheduled clients, and track sessions as required.
• Administer, track, and evaluate fitness assessments and other pre-participation documentation for individual exercise programs.
• Follow YMCA Wellness policies and procedures, including providing safe sessions, responding to and reporting accidents or incidents, and meeting expectations when not scheduled for appointments.
• Promote and sell personal training and small group programs and services while helping achieve monthly revenue and session goals.
• Assist leadership with special wellness events and tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership
• Reduced-price child care
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to advance through coaching, career pathing, and training with a comprehensive leadership development and certification system
• Opportunity to obtain and maintain relevant career certifications
• 403(b) savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed