Aquatics Personal Trainer

Upper Valley Aquatic Center; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Valley Aquatics Center seeks an Aquatics Personal Trainer to blend fitness with swimming, building relationships with members through client-centered sessions in our pools.

You will educate, train, and motivate members for 1-to-1 and small group sessions, greet members professionally, and administer wellness screenings, exercise programming, and equipment orientation while maintaining safety and order.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in health and fitness, exercise science, or related field (preferred).
• Certification by a nationally recognized accredited certification body (IHRSA approved).
• Minimum of 1 year of training experience (preferred).
• Must have AED and CPR certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Emails, Google).

Responsibilities

• Educate, train, and motivate members for 1-to-1 and small group sessions.
• Greet members and staff with exemplary service and professionalism.
• Administer wellness screenings, exercise programs, and equipment orientation.
• Maintain a safe environment; assist with cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Attend departmental meetings and trainings; uphold certifications.
• Meet personal, retention, and revenue goals under Fitness Director guidance.
• Process payments for training sessions before delivery.
• Maintain a UVAC professional page on social media with regular posts.
• Build brand awareness and attract new clients through authentic engagement.
• Consult with members on fitness goals and proper equipment use.
• Demonstrate exceptional service and professional conduct at all times.
• Complete payroll procedures weekly and use required forms.
• Assist with data keeping of member fitness information and incident reporting.
• Other duties assigned by Fitness Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills and leadership

Management

Organizational skills

Health and fitness passion

Social media promotion

Self-motivated

Lecturing / training new hires

Lifeguard Certification

In-water training experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health and fitness or related field

IHRSA-certified certification

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Athletics

Description

Job Summary: The Aquatics Personal Trainer is a unique role which will combine the Upper Valley Aquatics Center's passion for fitness with it's passion for swimming. In this position, trainers will create and deepen relationships with members by offering client-centered sessions in our pools. The Aquatics Personal Trainer will add value to their client's membership and enhance their sense of belonging to the club. This includes assisting new members in the achievement of their fitness goals by designing aquatics based workout programs and instructing them on proper use.

Pay Range: $24-$38.48 per class

Min $24 Mid $31.24 Max $38.48 per class

• To educate, train, and motivate members to assure they are achieving their health and fitness goals through 1-to-1 training, and small group training.
• Greet members and staff with exemplary service and professionalism.
• Learn and administer the wellness screening, exercise program and equipment orientation process for all new and existing members.
• Assist in cleaning equipment and maintaining a safe environment in the fitness center at all times.
• Identify broken down equipment and follow procedures specific to the Equipment Maintenance Procedure to assure a quick execution of proper maintenance on equipment.
• Attend all departmental meetings, all staff meetings and training seminars.
• Maintain proper certifications based on the most updated guidelines specific to certification.
• Consistently hit personal goals, retention rate, revenue goals and other goals set by the Fitness Director.
• Complete all tasks that are required in conjunction with the ABC system and additional platforms.
• Assist with the record keeping and data of Member fitness information.
• Report all incidents or injuries using proper facility procedures.
• Ensure all policies and procedures of the Fitness department and UVAC are being followed by members and self.
• Assist the Fitness Director with attaining information regarding Member needs and wants.
• Circulate through the fitness floor to maintain a friendly, open, and helpful relationship with all staff and Members, as well as, identifying issues, concerns and problems with equipment and all other operations of the club.
• Exhibit good listening skills when Member or staff issues arise and problem solve professionally and to the best of your ability. Defer issues that need further arbitration to the Fitness Director.
• Complete payroll procedures due by close of business on Sunday of payroll weeks.
• Collection of payment for all training sessions before training is delivered.
• Have your own UVAC professional page via social media (X, Instagram and or Facebook). Posting a minimum of 1x per week.
• Build brand awareness, attract new clients and engage a wider audience. Focus on providing value, showing up authentically, and connecting with your audience.
• Consult with members regarding their fitness goals and instruct them on how to properly and safely use equipment.
• Participate in and be held accountable for the highest level of service and performance.
• Professional conduct is required at all times either with members or staff.
• Utilize forms for comp days, sick, and vacation requests.
• Assume other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, management, leadership, and organizational skills
• Must be capable of professional and personal interaction with a variety of UVAC staff, guests, and members.

• A passion for health and fitness
• Confidence in utilizing social media, blog or vlog support, to promote your own UVAC “business”.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to present lectures, assist with new hires, if required.
• Lifeguard Certification
• Experience with in-water training sessions

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in health and fitness, exercise science, or related field, preferred.

Certification by a nationally recognized accredited certification body (IHRSA approved).

Minimum of 1 year of training experience, preferred.

Must have AED and CPR certification or obtain it within 3 months of being hired

Basic computer skills, required (Word, Excel, Emails, Google)

Physical and Schedule Requirements:

• Must have the flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events

New trainers will start with a predetermined amount of floor hours, arranged by the Fitness Director. These hours will be used for observing, shadowing, and learning.

During the initial 90 days, leading up to the 90 day review, these hours will drop with the expectation that the time has been filled with personal training clients, small group training, group exercise classes, and/or scheduled fitness administrative time that is assigned on a first come/first served basis.

• UVAC uniform and name tag worn, as assigned.
• Must be able to lift objects, reach, bend, and climb stairs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• PT- 15 hours per week of 1/1, Small Group and or Group Exercise (this time does not include Fitness Admin or Fitness Monitor Hours).
• FT- 30+ hours per week of 1/1, Small Group and our Group Exercise (this time does not include Fitness Admin or Fitness Monitor Hours).

Each trainer is assigned a level when hired-

Bronze

Nationally certified with the most recent exercise techniques and protocols and may have experience as a wellness coach, group fitness instructor, college related work or previous employment in a health related field. UVAC’s Fitness Team is recruited based on their skills, knowledge, and experience as well as for their passion and devotion for helping individuals and groups achieve specific goals.

Silver

All competencies of Bronze Level. Trainers at this level are more experienced and may hold advanced certification or college degrees in the related health sciences. These trainers are able to support most conditions and issues. Staff at this level may go on to become distinguished experts in their field and may already be studying for additional certifications and degrees.

Gold

Distinguished experts in the fields of management, health, fitness and/or sports. They have exemplary skills and credentials that help establish the standards for our personal training department as well as train and develop the personal training staff. Gold Level staff are our most experienced nationally certified trainers and may hold advanced certifications/ degrees as well as have had ample experience with clients who have diverse abilities.

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Open Date

Position Aquatics Personal Trainer

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Open Date 9/22/2026

Location UVAC Main

This position is currently accepting applications.