Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greenville•Greenville, SC

25d•$22 - $29

About The Position

The Personal Trainer serves YMCA of Greenville members in health and fitness, using advanced knowledge and skills to work one-on-one with clients and develop programs tailored to their specific needs. The role supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and promotes the YMCA’s core values. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

Hold a current NCCA-accredited personal trainer certification, or certification from ACSM, NSCA, NETA, NASM, or ACE.
Be CPR, First Aid, and AED certified, or obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
Have excellent member service skills.
Have excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology.
Have marketing and sales ability.
Have computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
Have a desire to promote health, wellness, and fitness.
Have excellent time management skills.
Have a personal passion for health and fitness.
Be able to communicate effectively with program participants and provide accurate, appropriate directions.
Frequently move throughout the facilities and maintain a stationary position for more than 2.5 hours per day.
Frequently move program supplies weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in an exercise-related field and/or equivalent health and fitness experience.

Responsibilities

Actively participate as a Wellness Coach.
Provide comprehensive fitness assessments for members and clients.
Create personalized exercise programs for members and clients.
Complete administrative responsibilities and document client sessions.
Demonstrate knowledge of exercise modes and techniques and how to use exercise equipment.
Promote and incorporate the YMCA’s four core values with members and clients.
Obtain relevant continuing education credits and keep certifications current.
Complete assigned projects and duties, such as newsletters, articles, staff trainings, workshops, and health education.
Ensure exercise programs produce measurable results and clients are satisfied with their training.
Provide adequate work availability for members and clients.
Follow the non-compete clause regarding training with specified YMCA of Greenville competitors.
Follow policies and procedures for consumer boundaries, abuse risk management, high-risk activities, supervision, and mandated reporting.
For front desk duties, ensure consumers are properly signed in and out and that only authorized adults enter the facility.
Demonstrate the leadership competencies of inclusion, developing others, and communication.