Personal Trainer

Young Mens Christian Association; Chapin (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Young Mens Christian Association is seeking a Part-Time Personal Trainer in Chapin, SC. This role involves helping members achieve their fitness goals through tailored exercise programs.

Key responsibilities include conducting fitness assessments, leading training sessions, providing nutritional guidance, and building strong client relationships. Certification and interpersonal skills are essential. Join us to inspire our community to live healthier lives!

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate clients.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Previous experience as a personal trainer or fitness coach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments and develop personalized exercise programs.
• Lead personal training sessions focusing on various fitness aspects.
• Monitor progress and adjust programs as needed.
• Provide basic nutritional guidance to clients.
• Inspire clients to stay committed through encouragement.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivational abilities

Knowledge of nutrition

Education

Certification in personal training from a recognized organization

Job description

Overview

Position: Personal Trainer (Part Time)

Location: Chapin YMCA, Chapin, SC 29036

Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.00 hourly

Position Summary

The Personal Trainer plays a crucial role in helping YMCA members achieve their fitness goals through personalized exercise programs, motivation, and support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial fitness assessments and consultations to determine members’ fitness goals, health status, exercise history, and preferences. Use assessment results to develop personalized exercise programs tailored to each client’s needs, abilities, and objectives.
• Lead individual or small group personal training sessions, focusing on cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, flexibility, and core stability. Provide hands-on instruction, feedback, and encouragement to ensure proper technique and form.
• Collaborate with clients to establish realistic and achievable fitness goals based on their aspirations, lifestyle, and timeline. Monitor progress, track fitness metrics, and adjust programs as needed to optimize results and motivation.
• Provide basic nutritional guidance and recommendations to support clients’ fitness goals and well-being. Offer advice on healthy eating habits, portion control, hydration, and supplementation to complement exercise regimens.
• Inspire and motivate clients to stay committed to their fitness journey through positive encouragement, accountability, and goal reinforcement. Offer emotional support and guidance to help clients overcome obstacles and plateaus.
• Build strong client relationships and foster trust, loyalty, and satisfaction with the YMCA personal training program. Communicate regularly to check in on progress, address concerns, and gather feedback.
• Maintain personal training certification; attend workshops and recertification training as needed or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Mission Advancement – Demonstrates the Ys values and serves the community; supports fundraising where applicable.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives; communicates effectively and fosters teamwork.
• Operational Effectiveness – Uses sound judgment, sets goals, plans work, and adheres to policies; aims to deliver a high-value member experience.
• Personal Growth – Pursues self-development and keeps up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology and fitness practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate clients.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Certification in personal training from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM) required.
• Previous experience as a personal trainer or fitness coach preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications required within 60 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention; Bloodborne Pathogens and Sexual Harassment training to be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Passion for the YMCA mission and commitment to serving the community.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs at a time.