Personal Trainer

Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Montgomery; Millbrook (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Montgomery is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer to assess clients, design customized fitness programs, and lead individual and group sessions. You will educate on equipment use, safety, and healthy lifestyle changes to help members achieve goals.

Join a welcoming gym community that emphasizes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, with opportunities to promote fitness packages and build client relationships.

Qualifications

• Current Personal Training Certification from ACE/ACSM/NASM/NSCA or equivalent.
• YMCA safety trainings completed within 30 days of hire.
• Background check required.
• Ability to create individualized exercise programs and adapt plans to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients and members fitness levels and health conditions.
• Build individualized exercise programs.
• Explain exercises in detail and suggest alternatives if needed.
• Monitor progress of clients’ fitness levels.
• Explain safe and proper use of gym equipment.
• Lead both individual and group training sessions.
• Promote the gym’s fitness packages and plans.
• Inform clients about gym safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with customers.
• Advise customers on how to change nutritional and lifestyle habits as needed.

Skills

Exercise program design

Client assessment

Group training

Customer service

Education

ACE Certification

ACSM Certification

NASM Certification

NSCA Certification

Other listed certs

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through
youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Interacts with new and existing members to
help them in achieving their health and well-being goals. Creates a welcoming environment for all members
of all backgrounds and abilities. Conducts Personal Training sessions with clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following.

• Evaluate clients and members fitness levels and health conditions
• Build individualized exercise programs
• Explain exercises in detail and suggest alternatives if needed
• Monitor progress of clients’ fitness levels
• Explain safe and proper use of gym equipment
• Lead both individual and group training sessions
• Research on new exercise techniques and trends
• Promote the gym’s fitness packages and plans
• Inform clients about gym safety and hygiene guidelines
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with customers
• Advise customers on how to change nutritional and lifestyle habits as needed

Qualifications:

Applicants will need copies of the following:

• Current Personal Training Certification card/certificate – Accepted certifications are:
  • ACE American Council on Exercise
  • ACSM American College of Sports Medicine
  • ACTION Certification
  • CSCCa-Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association
  • IFPA – International Fitness Professional Association
  • PTA Global
  • The Cooper Institute
  • NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) National Academy of Sports management
  • NCSF National Council on Strength and Fitness
  • NFPT National Federation of Professional Trainers
  • NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • AAPTE Academy of Applied Personal training and Education
  • AFPA American Fitness Professionals and Associates
  • NCCPT National Council of Certified Personal trainers
  • NETA National Exercise Trainers Association
  • NESTA National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association
• YMCA Safety Trainings required within 30 days of hire.

The YCMA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.