Personal Trainer

Young-Mens-Christian-Association-o; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Coastal Georgia is seeking a Personal Trainer to provide one-on-one fitness instruction tailored to each member's needs and to uphold the organization's core values. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and supportive engagement with members and staff.

Responsibilities include designing programs, delivering coaching during each session, and contributing to member retention and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Personal Trainer Certification required.
• Solid knowledge of fitness standards and practices.
• Ability to develop and implement personal exercise programs.
• Ability to provide fitness testing.
• Ability to foster positive staff, peers and participants.
• CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment.
• Criminal background check and authorization to work with children required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement personal exercise programs tailored to individual needs.
• Provide one-on-one coaching during each exercise period.
• Ensure safety and well-being during instruction.
• Support member retention and satisfaction through service.
• Participate in YMCA Annual Campaign fundraising.
• Maintain a positive, cheerful attitude with staff and participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Personal Trainer Certification

Tools

CPR and First Aid

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:The Personal Trainer is responsible for providing one-on-one fitness instruction to members.In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Design and implement personal exercise programs for members tailored to their individual needs according to accepted fitness standards and practicesProvide one-on-one coaching and instruction for each period of exercise as arranged by the member and Personal TrainerEnsure the safety and well-being of the individual member during each instruction periodAssist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer serviceAssist in the Annual Campaign fundraising program for the YMCAMaintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, peers, and program participantsWillingly perform other duties as assignedThis organization has zero tolerance for abuse and will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of consumers in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. This organization takes every allegation of abuse or misconduct seriously and will fully cooperate with the authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse or misconduct. Employees and volunteers shall cooperate with any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the organization or persons given investigative authority by the organization. An employee or volunteer’s failure to cooperate with an investigation will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the organization.QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Personal Trainer Certification required.Sound working knowledge of accepted fitness standards and practices.Ability to develop and implement personal exercise programs.Ability to provide fitness testing.Ability to foster positive staff, peers, and program participants.CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment.Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.