Benjamin Harrison YMCA - Personal Training - Specialty Program Instructor II

Ymca Of Greater Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part 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 part-time Personal Trainer to deliver individualized fitness guidance and coaching. The role emphasizes safety, proper technique, and motivating members to achieve lasting health goals.

Responsibilities include evaluating clients, designing personalized programs, and maintaining confidentiality of member information. Flexible scheduling and access to YMCA benefits are offered to support your professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• NOCA certified personal trainer required.
• Preferred: degree in physical education or exercise science.
• CPR, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management certifications required or obtainable within 60–90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one and small-group personal training sessions.
• Review client health history and conduct fitness evaluations.
• Design and adjust individualized exercise programs to meet client goals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

CPR Certification

Education

Degree in physical education or exercise science

NOCA certified personal trainer

Tools

CPR First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

Position Type

Part Time

Category

Health and Wellness

Description

Benefits Included:

• Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership
• 20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care
• Flexible Hours/ Scheduling
• Retirement
• Discounted Program Fees
• Professional Development

Personal 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.

Qualifications

• 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.