Personal Trainer

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Bremerton, WA

11d • $25 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Personal Trainer, you will help YMCA members achieve their health and fitness goals by designing and leading personalized training sessions tailored to their abilities, goals, and lifestyles. You will motivate and educate members through engaging workouts and supportive coaching that inspires lasting healthy habits, encourages progress, and builds confidence. You will provide exceptional member service and foster a safe, welcoming, and positive environment.

The position is part-time, up to 25 hours per week, and based at the Bremerton Family YMCA in Bremerton, Washington. The trainer must provide in-person services at YMCA Centers throughout Pierce and Kitsap Counties, as needed, and during YMCA Center operating hours. The posted wage is $25.00 to $50.00 per hour; compensation depends on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Personal Trainer Certification through a nationally accredited organization.
• Two years of experience in the health and fitness field.
• National Fitness Certification, YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning, Foundations of Group Exercise, or an equivalent certification such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA.
• Ability to work in person at YMCA Centers throughout Pierce and Kitsap Counties every month and as needed.
• Ability to provide services during YMCA Center operating hours.
• Access to reliable transportation for regular travel throughout Pierce and Kitsap Counties.
• Formal training in the specialty class being taught and/or ability to demonstrate its movements and exercises.
• Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle, demonstrate YMCA character values, and serve as an enthusiastic role model.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications.
• Must pass background and reference checks in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act.
• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Willingness and ability to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day and other required online and in-person training.

Nice To Haves

• NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification or a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and instruct personal training sessions at an appropriate level based on members’ wants, needs, and abilities.
• Provide in-person personal training sessions at YMCA Centers throughout Pierce and Kitsap Counties.
• Encourage and advise members in support of their health and well-being goals.
• Administer, track, and evaluate health history questionnaires, fitness assessments, and other preparticipation documentation for individual exercise programs.
• Support members with feedback, encouragement, reevaluations, additional instruction, and motivation to continue a regular exercise program.
• Conduct fitness assessments and personal training appointments and maintain records.
• Communicate and follow up with members in a timely manner.
• Ensure sessions are financially accounted for and payment receipts are properly handled.
• Educate members in the proper use of equipment.
• Promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership.
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities.
• Paid sick leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), digital mental health counseling platform, wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center.
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities.
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services, and merchandise.
• For part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week: HealthiestYou by Teladoc virtual general medical care for non-emergency conditions, Willamette Dental Plan, and VSP Vision Plan.

What This Job Offers

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