Part-Time Personal Trainer: Create Custom Fitness Plans

City of Lincoln; Wildwood (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund of 12% per pay period

Tuition discount at Missouri Baptist

Free YMCA membership nationwide

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part-time fitness professional to implement individualized exercise programs and assess client readiness. You will design prescriptions, instruct movements safely, and track progress for diverse clients.

Responsibilities include coaching clients to set goals, motivating adherence, and supervising workouts to minimize risk. A high school diploma is required, with a college degree in Exercise Science preferred and an active NCCA certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; college degree preferred in exercise science or related field.
• Minimum 6 months of experience developing exercise prescriptions and programming.
• Current personal trainer certification with an NCCA-accredited body.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the YMCA’s wellness philosophy through individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Screen and interview clients to assess readiness for activity.
• Conduct fitness tests to determine current fitness levels.
• Help clients set realistic goals and motivate adherence to programs.
• Develop and deliver exercise prescriptions and demonstrate techniques safely.
• Supervise and spot clients during exercises to minimize injury risk.
• Maintain records of clients’ progress and outcome measures.
• Motivate individuals to start and sustain healthy behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personal trainer

Exercise prescription

Client motivation

Fitness assessment

Education

High school diploma

College degree in Exercise Science

Tools

NCCA certification

Job description

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part-time fitness professional to implement individualized exercise programs and assess client readiness. You will design prescriptions, instruct movements safely, and track progress for diverse clients.

Responsibilities include coaching clients to set goals, motivating adherence, and supervising workouts to minimize risk. A high school diploma is required, with a college degree in Exercise Science preferred and an active NCCA certification.