Personal Trainer

Ymc; King (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Stokes Family YMCA in King, NC is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer to inspire members and groups in a safe, engaging environment. You will develop diverse workout plans, train one-on-one and small groups (2-4), and lead boot camps while assessing progress toward goals.

Responsibilities include recruiting clients, providing exercise testing and prescriptions, maintaining a welcoming wellness center atmosphere, staying current on trends, building authentic member relationships, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of education in Exercise Science or equivalent experience.
• Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen (ASHI), or willing to obtain within first 30 days.
• Training experience and expertise; Injuries, Weight Loss, Sports Conditioning.
• Willingness to work with all ages.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and social media skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing workout plans for various fitness levels and populations.
• Working one-on-one with clients, small group personal training (2-4), and boot camps.
• Providing assessments to ensure quality and progress towards client goals.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

Skills

Exercise science knowledge

Customer engagement

Group training

Interpersonal communication

Education

2+ years of education in Exercise Science

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid Certification

Oxygen (ASHI) certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Stokes Family YMCA - King, NC 27021

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $17.40 - $19.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Variable

As a Personal Trainer at the Y, you are in a unique position to change someone's life by building connections and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Our Personal Trainers instruct and motivate individuals and small groups in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement.

Under the direction of the Regional Director of Wellness Experience, the Personal Trainer's primary responsibilities include:

• Developing workout plans for various fitness levels and populations
• Working one-on-one with clients, small group personal training (2-4), and encouraging growth and development of boot camps
• Providing assessments to ensure quality and progressions towards client goals

Essential Functions

• Effectively recruits new clients and promotes current programs.
• Provides individuals with exercise testing, prescriptions and instructions.
• Creates a welcoming and enthusiastic environment in the wellness center for all fitness levels and encourages and motivates members.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Confirms and redeems personal training sessions.
• Attends required training sessions, workshops and staff meetings.
• Participates in master classes, fundraising and other special events, as required.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of education in Exercise Science preferred; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen (ASHI); or willing to obtain within first 30 days
• Training experience and expertise; Injuries, Weight Loss, Sports Conditioning
• Willingness to work with all ages.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and social media skills

Current nationally-recognized Personal Training Certifications, such as:

• ACSM
• AFAA
• CSCS
• NETA
• NASM
• ACE