Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary YMCA membership

Access to Y at Home

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer for evenings and weekends at the John W. Lindsay YMCA in Dartmouth. Help members achieve fitness goals with personalized plans and friendly guidance.

You’ll conduct consultations, build tailored programs, track progress, and maintain a clean, safe gym environment while upholding YMCA standards and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Current Personal Training certification through YMCA, NS Fitness Association, canfitpro, CSEP or other recognized organization.
• CPR Level C and Intermediate Workplace First Aid certifications are required.
• 1–2 years of fitness-industry experience preferred.
• Kinesiology degree or similar schooling preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations to establish fitness goals and discuss health concerns; promote suitable training packages.
• Develop customized, goal-oriented programs tailored to each client’s needs and limitations.
• Keep accurate client files, track goals, workouts, progress, and notes.
• Ensure clients have paid for Personal Training packages before sessions.
• Grow clientele via orientations, group classes, and other outreach.
• Maintain a clean, organized weight room and cardio floor; ensure tidiness throughout the facility.
• Promote safety and proper gym etiquette; report issues with equipment.
• Uphold YMCA policies and safe working practices; complete reports when required.
• Supervise the weight room and provide coaching as needed.
• Offer strong customer service by greeting members and assisting promptly.

Skills

Current Personal Training cert

CPR Level C + First Aid

Evenings/weekends availability

Client relationship building

Bilingual asset (optional)

Education

Kinesiology degree or similar

Job description

Title: Personal Trainer

Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA

Program: Health, Fitness, and Recreation department

Position Status: Part-Time Evenings and Weekends

Compensation: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.

With us at their side, they can Shine On.

As Part Of Your Total Compensation

• Complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Access to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home

About The Role

We are growing and the demand for evening personal training services downtown is high. To serve our members we are looking to increase our front-line staff who supervise and care for the fitness centre and offer customized programs to clients looking to hit their fitness goals.

As a Personal Trainer, you play a vital role with direct member support within our fitness facility. Personal Trainers are YMCA Ambassadors who provide outstanding customer service, personalized, safe programs for clients, and act as a motivating presence to help clients and members move steadily towards their goals. This position also supports within the Health, Fitness, and Recreation department in other ways such as giving tours, orientations, teaching fitness classes (if certified to do so), and helping to maintain a clean and safe environment for all members and staff.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide consultations for members interested in personal training to establish fitness goals and discuss personal health concerns. Personal Trainers will be expected to promote personal training packages that best suit the needs of their potential client.
• Develop customized programs for clients that help them achieve their fitness goals and that are tailored to their unique needs, keeping in mind physical limitations and the scope of the personal trainer and their current certifications.
• Keep accurate files for each client including the tracking of their goals, workouts, progress, and any other important notes.
• Ensure that each client has paid for their Personal Training packages before engaging in sessions and that used sessions are accounted for in as they occur.
• Build your clientele through accepting new clients to your schedule, seeking new clients through orientations, group fitness class instruction, or other means, and retaining current ones.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized weight room and cardio floor. Personal Trainers take ownership to maintain clean and tidy spaces not only in their immediate work area, but throughout the facility, as needed.
• Provide a safe culture for YMCA members and staff through proper usage of fitness centre equipment and proper gym etiquette. Personal Trainers ensure YMCA equipment and facilities are in good repair and resolve or report any issues promptly.
• Uphold all YMCA policies, procedures, and best practices including safe working protocols and the accurate filling out of reports, when needed.
• Supervise the weight room floor and be willing to give corrective feedback, coaching tips, and support to members as needed.
• Display strong customer service by greeting members within 5 feet and acknowledging members within 10 feet. Personal Trainers take action to support members who are waiting or need assistance.

Education And Skills Qualifications

• Current Personal Training certification (or equivalent) through the YMCA, Nova Scotia Fitness Association, canfitpro, CSEP or other recognized organization.
• Current CPR Level C and Intermediate Workplace First Aid certification.
• 1-2 years' experience working in the fitness industry or other form of movement instruction (i.e. coach) preferred.
• Kinesiology degree (or similar schooling) preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and establish rapport with clients.
• Experience generating internal and external leads and building a business/clientele.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with clients in the evenings (after 4pm) and weekends (any time).
• Bilingual or multilingual is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.