Jordan YMCA - Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greater Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

20 hours per week of free child care

Flexible hours/scheduling

Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted program fees

Professional Development

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer to deliver one-on-one training, assess client health and fitness, and develop tailored exercise programs. You will guide members through safe techniques, track progress, and maintain documentation, while upholding YMCA safety and confidentiality standards.

Must hold NOCA certification with CPR/First Aid, and obtain additional safety certifications as needed within 60–90 days.

Qualifications

• NOCA certification required as a baseline credential for personal trainers.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Certifications in Safety & Risk Management and Child Abuse Prevention are preferred or must be obtained shortly after hire.
• Willingness to participate in New Employee Orientation within 60–90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive, one-on-one personal training sessions.
• Perform client health history reviews, fitness evaluations, and consultations.
• Design individualized, safe exercise programs and monitor progress.
• Educate members on proper exercise technique and goal setting.
• Maintain accurate client records and program documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

NOCA certified personal trainer

CPR/First Aid certified

Safety & Risk Management certification

Child Abuse Prevention certification

Willing to obtain New Employee Orientation within 60-90 days

Job description

Benefits Include:Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership20 Hours Per Week of Free Child CareFlexible Hours/ SchedulingRetirementEmployee Assistant ProgramDiscounted 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.