Personal Trainer

Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

The YMCA Personal Trainer empowers members to reach their fitness and wellness goals through customized training programs, motivation, and accountability. The role serves members of all ages and abilities in a supportive, community-based environment, helping them build healthy habits and make progress toward personal milestones. Trainers provide coaching and mentorship while contributing to the YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities.

The position operates in a fitness, wellness, and community-based environment and regularly interacts with members, participants, team members, leaders, and other stakeholders. Flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, may be required based on program and organizational needs. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and successful completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include background screening, driver’s license review, CPS screening, drug and/or alcohol testing, or other screenings as required by the position or applicable law.

The wage range for paid training sessions is $18–$20 per hour. The wage rate for job training and other duties is $12.77 per hour. An increased hourly wage will be offered based on national certifications.

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, appropriate 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 and needs.

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-related topics in alignment with YMCA teachings and best practices.
• Engage in members’ workouts and provide constructive feedback to maximize wellness and fitness gains.
• Conduct baseline fitness assessments on members.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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