Personal Trainer

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

Job summary

YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County is seeking a knowledgeable Personal Trainer in Kingston, NY. The role involves one-on-one and small-group sessions, building strength, confidence, and sustainable health habits for a wide range of ages and abilities.

Reports to the Director of Health & Wellness. Candidates must hold a current NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification or a bachelor's degree in a related field, plus CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Current NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification or a bachelor's degree in a closely related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual needs, goals, abilities, and health considerations; develop safe, individualized training programs.
• Provide clear instruction in exercise technique, equipment use, progression, and modification.
• Adapt programming as clients' abilities or goals change.
• Build positive, authentic relationships with clients and create a welcoming YMCA environment.
• Maintain client schedules and session records accurately.
• Remain current on fitness practices, standards, and continuing education.
• Maintain training spaces and equipment in a safe, clean condition.
• Follow YMCA policies, safety procedures, and health protocols.
• Report safety concerns or incidents promptly as required.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and community events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Modify exercises

Reliability & professionalism

Education

NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification

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

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

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Personal Trainer

Kingston, NY, US

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.