Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greenville • Simpsonville, SC

13d • $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 create programs tailored to their specific needs. The role includes fitness assessments, personalized exercise programming, member support, and documenting training sessions. The trainer also promotes the YMCA’s core values and supports its mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Requirements

• Current NCCA Personal Trainer, ACSM, NSCA, NETA, NASM, or ACE certification.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Desire to promote health, wellness, and fitness.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.

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.
• Provide personalized exercise programs for members and clients.
• Document client sessions and follow administrative responsibilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of exercise modes and techniques.
• Promote and incorporate the YMCA’s four core values when working with members and clients.
• Obtain relevant continuing education credits and keep certifications up to date.
• Complete assigned projects and duties, such as newsletters, articles, staff trainings, workshops, and health education.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of how to use all exercise equipment.
• Ensure exercise programs provide 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 concerning boundaries with consumers.
• Attend and complete required abuse risk management training.
• Follow procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements and job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Benefits

• Access to earned wages before scheduled paydays.
• Free individual YMCA membership, with a 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% discount on programs, including childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 20% discount on personal training.
• 12% retirement contribution once fully vested.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

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