Personal Trainer

rcymcaexternal; Pen Argyl (Northampton County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Clients leads provided

Up to 50%–100% discounts on childcare

Job summary

YMCA Slate Belt in Pennsylvania is seeking a Certified Personal Trainer to work with members, assess goals, and create personalized workout plans. You’ll motivate clients, guide technique, and help them reach strength and conditioning targets in a supportive, non-profit setting.

This role offers flexible scheduling, part-time hourly options starting at $23 and full-time opportunities at 40 hours per week, plus perks like free YMCA membership and client leads.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognized personal training certificate and knowledge of exercise science, techniques, nutrition.
• Ability to develop individualized and group fitness programs.
• Lifesaving certifications (CPR & First Aid) - training provided.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one personal training sessions and small group workouts.
• Assess clients’ fitness levels and design customized fitness programs.
• Demonstrate exercises and provide guidance on proper technique and form.
• Provide exceptional customer service, fostering client relationships.
• Lead group exercise classes and small group training (Level II only).
• Lead donor-funded Pathway programs groups to build community.
• Create safe, welcoming wellness spaces during peak evening and weekend hours (15 hours min part-time).

Skills

Personal training concepts

Exercise science knowledge

Program design

Communication skills

Motivation/ coaching

Education

Personal Training Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Personal Trainer

Slate Belt, PA | Part Time, Hourly (12 hours minimum per week required); Full Time Opportunities (40 hours a week) Also Available | $23.00-$30.00 per hour

Are you passionate about fitness and helping people achieve their goals?

We are looking for a Certified Personal Trainer to work closely with members to understand their fitness goals, wellness, create personalized workout plans and provide motivation and support. If you are passionate about health and fitness, are great at communication skills and want to work one on one to help our members in their strength and conditioning, read on!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Clients waiting for you… no cold calling required!
• Up to 50%-100% discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job:

• Nationally recognized personal training certificate (NASM, ACE, ISSA, etc.) and strong knowledge of exercise science, techniques, nutrition, and injury prevention
• Ability to develop individualized and group fitness programs
• Lifesaving certifications (CPR & First Aid) - training provided
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Conduct one-on-one personal training sessions and small group workouts
• Assess clients' fitness levels and design customized fitness programs
• Demonstrate exercises and provide guidance on proper technique and form
• Provide exceptional customer service, fostering client relationships
• Level II Trainers should have the additional expertise in:
• Leading group exercise classes and small group training sessions
• Leading small groups of people to build community and connections through donor-funded Pathway programs
• Creating safe and welcoming environments in our wellness spaces during peak evening and weekend hours (15 hours minimum part-time)

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Access to gym facilities and equipment
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Did we mention we provide your client leads?

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply