Personal Trainer

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership + 10% off family

Paid personal/sick days

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Team events + staff recognition

Flexible hours + hybrid work options

Job summary

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Personal Trainer for a part-time role based at the Durham location in Sudbury. You will assess clients, develop fitness programs, supervise exercise, and drive member engagement while maintaining safety on the fitness floor.

Responsibilities include client follow-up, scheduling, and helping the team reach financial targets. The role offers flexible hours with hybrid work options depending on role and location.

Qualifications

• OSSD required.
• College diploma or university degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Recreation or related field asset.
• WHMIS certification required.
• YMCA Personal Trainer (or equivalent) in good standing.
• Minimum 3 months of Personal Training experience.

Responsibilities

• Design personalized fitness programs based on member consultations.
• Motivate and inspire clients to attain goals.
• Recruit members as personal training clients.
• Maintain communication with clients and YMCA staff.
• Schedule and track sessions; ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

OSSD

Kinesiology/Human Kinetics/Recreation degree asset

Tools

WHMIS Certification

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 3:59 AM

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.
To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website .
This job posting is for the creation of an applicant pool and is not intended to fill a current vacancy at this time.

We are currently looking for Personal Trainer to join our team of committed professionals. This Part-Time position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Durham location in Sudbury.

Under the leadership of the Health & Wellness Supervisor, the Personal Trainer provides direct one-on-one fitness assessment, program development along with exercise supervision. This job is required to reach financial targets set with their direct supervisor and executes member retention tasks. The Personal Trainer conducts tours for members and potential members, follows up with potential members and actively engages and builds relationships with members utilizing the Fitness Floor. This job is also responsible for ensuring the safety of clients and participants while on the fitness floor.

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

RATE OF PAY: $19.23 / Hourly

HOURS: 10 Hours / Weekly

Major Responsibilities

• Based on member consultations and the accepted best practices, design personalized fitness programs for clients
• Motivate and inspire clients to attain goals
• Be a positive role model for members
• Proactively recruit members as personal training clients
• Maintain effective communication with clients and YMCA staff
• Respond to members inquiries regarding programs and or equipment promptly
• Ensure that equipment is in safe working condition
• Schedule appointments for self and other staff on the fitness floor
• Accurately track all sessions conducted with clients

Qualifications

• Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• College diploma or University degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Recreation or related field considered an asset
• WHMIS Certification
• YMCA Personal Trainer (or equivalent) in good standing
• Minimum of three (3) months of Personal Training experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and a strong team player
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Physically fit
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

What We Offer

As a charity and community-based organization, we know how important connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people. We provide:

• Free YMCA membership + 10% off family membership
• Paid personal/sick days
• Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports
• Team events + staff recognition
• Flexible hours + hybrid work options (role dependent)

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.

Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require an Educational Evaluation along with your credentials. If you do not have an evaluation document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/ . or https://www.icascanada.ca . Applications submitted without an evaluation document may not be considered.