Personal Trainer

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

Job summary

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is seeking a Part Time Personal Trainer at the Stokes Family YMCA in King, NC. You will design and deliver workouts for individuals and small groups, assess progress, and promote YMCA programs within a welcoming wellness environment.

Responsibilities include recruiting clients, providing exercise guidance, and staying updated on fitness trends to support member goals and engagement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of education in Exercise Science or equivalent experience.
• Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen (ASHI) certification or willingness to obtain within first 30 days.
• Training experience and expertise in injuries, weight loss, and sports conditioning.
• Willingness to work with all ages.

Responsibilities

• Develop workout plans for various fitness levels and populations.
• One-on-one training and small group training (2-4) and boot camps.
• Provide assessments to ensure progress toward client goals.
• Recruit new clients and promote current programs.
• Maintain knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Social media skills

Education

Exercise Science education

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Stokes Family YMCA - King, NC 27021Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $17.40 - $19.00 HourlyJob Shift: VariableAs 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