Personal Trainer

Saratoga Regional YMCA; Town of Ballston (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking a motivated Personal Trainer to inspire and support members on their health journey. This on-site role requires leading clients through structured fitness programs, conducting assessments, and designing personalized workouts based on individual needs and fitness levels.

Applicants should be at least 18, possess a current nationally accredited certification, CPR/AED and First Aid, and have strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current nationally accredited personal training certification (NASM, ACE, etc.).
• 1+ years of personal training sales experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in exercise program design for clients of various ages and fitness levels.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to the individual needs of the client to maximize fitness success.
• Evaluates the current fitness status and needs of members and recommends goals.
• Design fitness programs for clients of varying ages and fitness levels.
• Operate and instruct on fitness equipment in the Wellness Center.
• Provide education on nutrition to support health goals.
• Lead clients through personal training options and answer questions.

Skills

Client relations

Exercise design

Communication

Sales experience

CPR/First Aid

Certifications awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Job description

Description

Part-time opportunity available!

Evening shift required

$28.00/hour

Inspire others to achieve their health and fitness goals!

The Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking a motivated and people-focused Personal Trainer to inspire and support members on their health and wellness journey. The Personal Trainer will lead clients through designed fitness and exercise programs to achieve health and wellness goals, complete assessments, and design fitness programs based on individual needs and fitness levels. Join a team where you can use your fitness expertise to motivate others, provide personalized guidance, and support healthier lifestyles!

PERSONAL TRAINER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to the individual needs of the client, to maximize their fitness success rate.
• Evaluates the current fitness status and needs of members, recommends appropriate goals, and answers questions to support clients in achieving their goals.
• Ability to design Fitness programs for clients of various ages and fitness levels.
• Knowledge of fitness training and education methods and techniques, as well as the operation of various fitness equipment in the Wellness Center.
• Have a working knowledge of the effects of Nutrition and be able to provide education and guidance to clients to help reach their Health and Wellness goals.
• Ability to guide members through Personal Training options and answer questions and concerns.
• Books and records all client sessions into digital calendar system and redeems sessions accordingly when completed.
• Verify all trainings have been paid for and completion through our Daxko redemption portal. Any trainer that completes trainings that have not been verified through the portal will not be paid for the session.
• Must be able to initiate dialogue and build relationships with members on the Wellness floor to build clientele.
• Keeps a working knowledge of current fitness trends, and techniques in order to provide support to members.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the YMCA and its capacity for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours on the Wellness Floor.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred
• Current nationally accredited Personal Training Certification (NASM, ACE, etc.)
• 1+ years of Personal Training sales experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in exercise program design for clients of various ages and fitness levels.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

We’re proud to be recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, a national honor awarded based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects our supportive, people-first culture and the passionate team that makes the Y such a special place to work.

The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.