Personal Trainer

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina; King (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is seeking a Part Time Personal Trainer at Stokes Family YMCA in King, NC. The trainer will design workouts, coach individuals and small groups, and promote wellness within the YMCA community.

Responsibilities include client recruitment, exercise testing, and providing safe, effective training in a welcoming environment. CPR/First Aid/Oxygen certification is required or obtainable within 30 days, with a nationally recognized PT credential preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of education in Exercise Science preferred or equivalent
• Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen (ASHI) or willingness to obtain within 30 days
• Certification as a nationally recognized Personal Trainer (ACSM/ACE/NASM or similar)
• Willingness to work with all ages and promote wellness growth

Responsibilities

• Recruit new clients and promote programs.
• Provide exercise testing, prescriptions and instructions.
• Create a welcoming, energetic environment in the wellness center.
• Stay informed about wellness trends to support members.
• Build authentic relationships and connect members with YMCA resources.
• Confirm and redeem personal training sessions; attend trainings and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Social media

Client training

Education

Exercise Science education or equivalent

CPR, First Aid, Oxygen

Nationally-recognized PT certification (ACSM, ACE, NASM, etc.)

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: ACSMAFAACSCSNETANASMACE