Personal Trainer

Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton • Onley, VA

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About The Position

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Personal Trainer to help members of all ages and abilities pursue their fitness and wellness goals. The trainer creates customized programs, provides motivation and accountability, and contributes to a supportive community environment. The role combines fitness coaching with mentoring and member engagement, helping people progress from their first steps toward wellness to more advanced athletic milestones.

The position operates in a fitness, wellness, and community-based environment and involves regular interaction with members, participants, colleagues, leaders, and other stakeholders. Flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, may be required based on program and organizational needs. Employment is contingent on satisfactory performance and completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include screenings as required by the role or law. The YMCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

• Hold a current Personal Training Certification from a nationally recognized organization with NCAA Accreditation.
• Have knowledge of strength and free-weight equipment, cardiovascular equipment, general strength-training principles, exercise modifications for special populations, and basic nutrition.
• Be physically able to successfully complete and maintain required certifications.
• Be able to lift, pull, and move up to 50–100 pounds, depending on client requirements or needs.
• Satisfactorily perform the role and complete and maintain applicable position requirements, which may include background screening, driver's license review, CPS screening, drug and/or alcohol testing, or other screenings as required.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles certificate.
• YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning certificate (recommended).
• CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality member service.
• Help members and educate them about exercise principles, nutrition basics, and other wellness and fitness topics in alignment with YMCA teachings and best practices.
• Engage in members’ workouts and provide constructive feedback to support wellness and fitness gains.
• Conduct baseline fitness assessments.
• Use Listen First skills to help members determine long- and short-term wellness goals.
• Encourage members to meet their wellness goals and continue with their programs.
• Demonstrate exercises and support participants as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed