Personal Trainer

YMCA of Kingston and Ulster; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County is seeking knowledgeable Personal Trainers to join our Health & Wellness team in Kingston, NY. Training occurs one-on-one and in small groups, helping clients build strength, confidence, and sustainable healthy habits.

The role supports diverse ages and abilities, reports to the Director of Health & Wellness, and emphasizes safety, professionalism, and ongoing skill development. Flexible scheduling and a collaborative environment await.

Qualifications

• Must hold an NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification or a bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a closely related field.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Experience working with diverse ages, abilities, fitness levels, and/or specialized populations is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to motivate clients.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual needs, goals, abilities, and health considerations to develop safe training programs.
• Provide instruction in exercise technique, equipment use, progression, and modification.
• Adapt programming as clients' abilities or goals change.
• Maintain accurate client schedules, session records, and other required documentation.
• Remain current on relevant fitness practices and continuing education.
• Maintain training spaces and equipment in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Follow YMCA policies, emergency procedures, and health and safety protocols.
• Recognize and promptly report safety concerns, hazards, or incidents.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and community events.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Reliability and professionalism

Ability to modify and adapt exercise

Education

NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or related field

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Personal Trainer

Kingston, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1016

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County is seeking knowledgeable, adaptable, and community-minded Personal Trainers to join our Health & Wellness team. Our Personal Trainers work one-on-one and in small-group settings to help people build strength, confidence, knowledge, and sustainable approaches to health and movement. Trainers should be comfortable meeting people where they are and working with a wide range of ages, abilities, experience levels, goals, and backgrounds. This position reports directly to the Director of Health & Wellness.

• Assess individual needs, goals, abilities, and relevant health considerations and develop safe, appropriate, individualized training programs.
• Provide clear instruction in exercise technique, equipment use, progression, and modification.
• Adapt programming as clients' abilities, goals, or circumstances change.
• Build positive, authentic relationships with clients and contribute to a welcoming and supportive YMCA environment.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and remain within professional scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate client schedules, session records, and other required documentation.
• Remain current on relevant fitness practices, professional standards, and continuing education.
• Maintain training spaces and equipment in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Follow YMCA policies, emergency procedures, and health and safety protocols.
• Recognize and promptly report safety concerns, hazards, damaged equipment, incidents, policy concerns, or other situations that may affect the safety or wellbeing of members, participants, staff, or the broader YMCA community.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and complete required accident/incident documentation.
• Complete required YMCA staff, safety, and abuse-prevention trainings.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, department initiatives, and community events as appropriate.
• Support the YMCA's mission and contribute to a culture of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, inclusion, and belonging.

Qualifications

Personal Training candidates must hold one of the following:

• A current NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification, or
• A bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a closely related field.

Additionally:

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Experience working with diverse ages, abilities, fitness levels, and/or specialized populations is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to modify and adapt exercise appropriately to individual needs.
• Reliability, professionalism, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.
• Additional health, fitness, wellness, or specialty certifications are welcomed.

Schedule & Availability

Personal training schedules offer considerable flexibility and are developed around trainer and client availability. Candidates should be able to establish at least 1-2 consistent days of availability each week and have enough regular availability to establish and maintain a client base.

Opportunities Beyond Personal Training

Our Health & Wellness Department also provides group fitness, specialty programming, community health initiatives, and evidence-based programs. Trainers interested in additional certifications, program facilitation, small-group training, or expanding into other areas of health and wellness are encouraged to grow within the department.