Personal Trainer

ymcapkccareers; Washington; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling

Professional training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Personal Trainer to join our team in Tacoma, WA. You’ll design and lead personalized fitness sessions, tailored to each member’s goals, abilities, and lifestyle, delivering energetic and empowering programs.

You will conduct fitness assessments, track progress, and provide guidance in a welcoming, safe environment across YMCA centers. This part-time role offers flexible shifts, a competitive hourly wage, and benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Nationally accredited Personal Trainer Certification or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in health and fitness field.
• CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen certifications current.
• Ability to work in-person at all YMCA Centers across Pierce & Kitsap Counties.
• Reliable transportation to travel across counties.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and lead a variety of personal training sessions based on members' goals and abilities.
• Provide in-person sessions at YMCA Centers across Pierce & Kitsap Counties.
• Evaluate health history questionnaires and fitness assessments.
• Offer feedback, encouragement, and progress reevaluations to clients.
• Maintain records of sessions and ensure proper payment receipts.

Skills

Personal training

Fitness coaching

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Personal Trainer Certification (NCCA-accredited)

CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen Certification

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Countiesis seeking aPersonal Trainerto join our team.

As a Personal Trainer, you’ll play a role in helping YMCA members become the healthiest, strongest versions of themselves. You’ll design and lead personalized fitness sessions tailored to the individual’s goals, abilities, and lifestyle, creating programs that are not only effective, but energizing and empowering.

In this role, you’ll motivate and educate members through engaging workouts and meaningful guidance that support lasting, healthy lifestyle changes. Whether someone is just starting their wellness journey or striving to reach a new milestone, you’ll be there to encourage, celebrate progress, and build confidence every step of the way.

Above all, you’ll deliver exceptional member service while fostering a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for our members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and instruct a variety of personal training sessions for members at an appropriate level based on members' wants, needs, and abilities.
• Provide in-person personal training sessions at all YMCA Centers throughout Pierce and Kitsap Counties.
• Provide encouragement and expertise for members in support of their health and well-being goals.
• Administer, track, and evaluate health history questionnaires, fitness assessments, and other preparticipation documentation concerning individual exercise programs.
• Assist members by offering useful feedback, encouragement, reevaluations, additional instructions, and motivation needed to continue a regular exercise program.
• Provides a cohesive approach to customer service and training that directly impacts the member’s commitment and personal growth.
• Conduct fitness assessments and personal training appointments with members and maintain records of such.
• Communicate/follow up with members in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all YMCA personal training policies are being adhered to by your own actions and the actions of your member participants.
• Ensure all sessions are financially accounted for and all payment receipts are properly handled.
• Assist in the promotion of the YMCA personal training program.
• Educates members in proper use of equipment.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Personal Trainer Certification through a nationally accredited organization. NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification or relevant Degree (preferred).
• Two years of experience in the health and fitness field.
• National Fitness Certification, YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning, Foundations of Group Exercise, or equivalent, such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA certifications.
• Must be able to work in-person at all YMCA Centers throughout Pierce and Kitsap Counties every month and as needed, at any given time.
• Must be able to provide services during YMCA Center operating hours
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel regularly throughout Pierce and Kitsap Counties.
• Formal training in the specialty class being taught and/or ability to demonstrate the movements and exercises.
• Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle, demonstrate YMCA character values, and be an
• Enthusiastic role model.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day of employment. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Compensation:

$25.00 to $50.00 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours:

Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Shift: All Days, Earliest Shift: 5AM, Latest Shift: 8PM, Weekends: 7AM to 12PM

Location: Tacoma Center Y, Tacoma, WA

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled