Personal Trainer

YMCA of Central Texas; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Gym Membership

Tuition Assistance

Opportunities for Career Growth

Reduced Childcare Cost

Job summary

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking certified Personal Trainers to work with the Greater Waco YMCA. You will enter an existing client base and build a career in a high-energy environment with multiple locations.

The role includes onboarding clients via a digital platform and ongoing one-on-one coaching to help them succeed at the facility. Ideal candidates have PT certification, strong customer service, and are willing to work varied shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have current PT certification from a nationally recognized provider.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Willingness to train/coach entry level participants via digital onboarding platform and one-on-one sessions.

Responsibilities

• Onboard clients into the facility using a customized digital platform and one-on-one appointments.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients beyond the initial onboarding.
• Coach; train and support participants across shifts, including weekends and some evenings.

Skills

PT certification

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

The YMCA of Central Texas is currently seeking certified, experienced Personal Trainers interested in working for the Greater Waco YMCA.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced trainer to walk into an existing client base who wants to build a career in a high energy environment with beautiful facilities and a large membership base with several locations. Candidate must have some fitness experience/background and be willing to train/coach entry level participants thru a customized introductory digital platform accompanied by one on one appointments to onboard them into the facility. Candidate will also manage and follow through with those clients to create relationships beyond the initial appointment.

Candidate must have good customer service skills, good working knowledge of your certification and be able to build a client base from supplied clients and leads via this onboarding program. Entry level trainers with some PT experience welcome. Pay commensurate with experience. Trainers with group fitness and small group training experience or specialized special populations a plus.

The successful candidate for this position will:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a current PT certification from a nationally recognized provider
• Be friendly, courteous, enthusiastic, possess a cooperative attitude, and be a team player
• Have a good knowledge of fitness and wellness
• Be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, on weekends, and some evenings
• Have strong communication and organizational skills
• Have a neat appearance and be well-groomed
• Be CPR/AED and First Aid certified or willing to be certified within first 30 days of employment
• Be willing to uphold the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, responsibility, respect, and faith
• Be able to pass reference check, pre-employment drug screen, background check and sex offender check

Perks of the position include:

• Free YMCA Gym Membership
• Tuition Assistance
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Reduced Childcare Cost

Pay Rate:

$18.33 to $36.39/hour DOE

About Us:

We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!