Personal Trainer

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Littleton, CO

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About The Position

The Personal Trainer works as part of the Wellness Center team within the Community Integrated Health and Lifestyle Medicine Department. The role provides welcoming, relationship-focused service and instruction on strength and cardiovascular equipment, while developing exercise programs tailored to members’ health and wellness goals. The trainer demonstrates the YMCA’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

This is a part-time position with the opportunity to grow a client base. Hours are flexible and may include mornings, evenings, and weekends. Trainers provide one-on-one and small-group coaching, conduct fitness assessments and goal-setting sessions, create and adjust individualized workout programs, and help members exercise safely and confidently. The role may also include off-site personal training for corporate partners.

The YMCA describes its work as a movement that lifts spirit, mind, and body for all, with a direction to “Elevate Lives and Rise Together.”

Requirements

• Hold YMCA Instructor Training or one of the approved national certifications, such as NASM, ACE, ACSM, or ISSA.
• Have at least 104 hours of documented teaching experience.
• Have current CPR certification and Standard First Aid certification.
• Obtain YMCA Orientation to Healthy Living through an online course within 90 days of hire.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to build rapport with clients of diverse ages and abilities.
• Be self-motivated and professional.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with special populations, beginners, or active older adults.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments and goal-setting sessions.
• Design safe, effective, individualized workout programs that meet members’ health and wellness goals.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and small-group training sessions.
• Motivate members, monitor their progress, and adjust programming as needed.
• Communicate with members, recommend workout enhancements, and correct form as needed.
• Provide equipment and strength orientations and follow Lifestyle Medicine Department guidelines.
• Demonstrate instruction on strength and cardiovascular equipment.
• Build strong, professional relationships with members and promote a welcoming environment.
• Promote safe equipment use and proper exercise technique.
• Help ensure the safety and enjoyment of members and guests.
• Maintain the safety, cleanliness, and upkeep of facilities, grounds, and equipment to minimize risk.
• Follow YMCA procedures and policies, personnel guidelines, safety guidelines, facility access procedures, and membership policies.
• Carry out emergency plans as necessary.
• Administer off-site personal training sessions for corporate partners as necessary.
• Attend and remain current on mandatory training and staff meetings.
• Accurately maintain records and track client information.
• Model the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Benefits

• Free individual membership.
• Program discounts.
• Retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Paid time off for employees scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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