Personal Trainer/Member Experience Representative

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA gym membership

Professional development and training

Employee assistance program with free/

Subsidized child care & priority child

Job summary

YMCA BC is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer/Member Experience Representative in Vancouver, BC. The role combines personal training with front-line member experience, requiring flexibility across mornings and weekends, and providing a welcoming, professional fitness environment.

You will develop personalized training plans, conduct assessments, and ensure safety and support for all members while maintaining YMCA standards. Start ASAP and deadline Sept 24, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate
• YMCA Personal Trainer Certification or BCRPA Personal Training Certification or equivalent (NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM etc.)
• Group fitness certificate is an asset
• Successful candidates will provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search within six months and 3 references

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized support to members with their fitness journey including Y Thrive programs, personal training, consultations, group fitness classes, orientations, and more.
• Develop personalized fitness programs and guide clients through safe and effective workouts, including assessments and one-on-one or small group sessions.
• Handle client concerns and interpersonal conflicts professionally, using de-escalation techniques.
• Build relationships with members through daily interactions on the fitness floor and supervise the fitness floor.
• Perform member orientations and tours and complete all mandatory administration duties.

Education

YMCA Personal Trainer Certification or BCRPA Personal Training Certification or equivalent (NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM etc.)

Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate

Group fitness certificate (asset)

Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Search within 6 months

3 satisfactory references

Job description

Personal Trainer/Member Experience Representative

Part-Time Permanent Non-Management Vancouver, BC, CA

5 days ago Requisition ID: 10736

Date Posted: September 14, 2026

Position Title: Personal Trainer/ Member Experience Representative

Term: Part -Time Permanent

Hours: 8-24 hours per week

Shift: Shifts vary but includes weekdays, evenings and weekends. Shift coverage needed for weekday mornings 6am-8am and weekends all day

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Personal Training: $25.63 - $35.36 per hour, based on Certifications

Member Experience Representative:

0-500 hours $18.85 per hour

501-1000 hours $19.41 per hour

1001 – 1500 hours $20.00 per hour

1500 + hours $20.60 per hour

Reports To: Supervisor, Fitness

• Free YMCA gym membership
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program with free access to counselling
• Subsidized child care & priority child care placement with the Y

Nature & Scope:

Reporting to the Fitness Supervisor, the Personal Trainer/Member Experience Representative will work collaboratively with all YMCA staff and volunteers to provide exceptional service to members and guests of the YMCA. They will provide members with a comfortable and productive fitness environment through quality customer service and personal training and help the fitness department meet personal training targets.

Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will :

• Provide personalized support to members with their fitness journey; including Y Thrive programs, personal training, consultations, group fitness classes, orientations, and more; in a positive, engaging, and professional manner.
• Develop personalized fitness programs and guide clients through safe and effective workouts. This includes conducting fitness assessments and consultations, designing a training program based on client goals and fitness levels and leading one-on-one and small group training sessions.
• Handle client concerns and interpersonal conflicts with professionalism, using de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution strategies to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive training environment.
• Build meaningful relationships through daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues by being actively present on the fitness floor.
• Perform floor walks and checks every 10-15min.
• Build relationships with all members to help them choose the right path for them, including Y-Thrive, personal training, group fitness classes, and swimming
• Supervise the fitness floor by giving members feedback on their workouts, organizing fitness equipment (on the fitness floor, fitness studios and stretching areas), check-in group fitness classes, test fitness equipment and report any damage or non-functioning by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures.
• Perform member orientations and tours.
• Perform all mandatory administration duties and records.
• Clean all prescribed areas based on infection prevention protocols including fitness and high touch areas.
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff (follow fitness floor etiquette– this includes the free weight, stretching, circuit and cardio areas).
• Cover Group Fitness Classes when needed.

Qualifications - you bring :

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate
• YMCA Personal Trainer Certification or BCRPA Personal Training Certification or equivalent (NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM etc.)
• Group fitness certificate is an asset
• Guidance and/or Nutrition an asset
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at ymcabc.ca

Application Deadline: September 24, 2026

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.