Benjamin Harrison YMCA - Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greater Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

20 hours per week of free child care

Flexible hours/scheduling

Retirement

Discounted program fees

Professional development

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is seeking a certified personal trainer to support members with individualized fitness plans and coaching. The role emphasizes safety, education on cardiovascular and resistance training, and motivating clients to achieve lifelong health goals.

You will conduct health history reviews, fitness evaluations, and create tailored programs while maintaining confidentiality and proper documentation. A strong communication style and commitment to member growth are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• NOCA certified personal trainer is required.
• Degree in physical education/exercise science preferred.
• Professional experience in personal training preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention certifications or ability to obtain within 60–90 days.
• Administrative skills to maintain program records.

Responsibilities

• Personal training involves reviewing health history and fitness evaluation.
• Educate and design individualized training programs and provide motivation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Education

NOCA certified personal training

Degree in physical education or exercise science

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Safety & Risk Management certification

Child Abuse Prevention training

New Employee Orientation completion

Job description

Benefits Included:Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership20 Hours Per Week of Free Child CareFlexible Hours/ SchedulingRetirementDiscounted Program FeesProfessional DevelopmentPersonal Training is a comprehensive one-on-one educational fitness program. The purpose of this program is to assist the individual in setting realistic goals and to encourage lifelong adherence to a safe and effective exercise program. It is the goal of the personal trainer to educate the member on the basics of proper execution of both cardiovascular and resistance training machines and to produce independent exercisers due in part to your instruction, guidance and motivational techniques. Safety, exercise selection, and meeting individual needs are all part of the education process. The primary aspects in personal training include: a thorough review of the client’s personal health history, fitness evaluation and consultation, and proper program design.Required: Must be at least 18 years of age.Required: Must meet requirements of current National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) certified personal training certification.Preferred: A degree in physical education, exercise science or other health related field.Preferred: Professional experience in personal training.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information on children, family and YMCA staff.Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention and New Employee Orientation or the ability to obtain within 60-90 days of employment.Administrative skills including the ability to maintain required program and department documentation and records.