Personal Trainer

Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Montgomery is seeking a Personal Trainer to support members in achieving health and well-being goals. You will interact with members, conduct personal training sessions, and help create individualized fitness plans while promoting YMCA programs.

The role requires evaluating fitness levels, designing exercise programs, guiding safe equipment use, and leading group or individual sessions. Equal opportunity employer; background check applied.

Qualifications

• Current Personal Training Certification card/certificate required.
• Acceptable certs include ACE, ACSM, NASM, NCSF and other listed bodies.
• YMCA Safety Trainings required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients and determine fitness levels.
• 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 nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Skills

Client communication

Program design

Fitness assessment

Group training

Nutrition guidance

Sales awareness

Safety training

Education

ACE Certification

ACSM Certification

NASM Certification

NCSF Certification

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.