Personal Trainer | Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA

Theuniversityunion; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the Triangle is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer to design customized fitness programs and provide one-on-one sessions. You will motivate clients and monitor progress to help them reach health goals in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating personalized plans, and ensuring safety and proper form during sessions. Training includes certifications and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current certification in Personal Training by a recognized NCCA accredited organization.
• Maintain a positive attitude and build relationships with members and staff.
• Must obtain YMCA certifications (CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen) upon hire, plus other trainings.
• Must complete YMCA of the Triangle Personal Training Academy workshops within first 90 days of hire.
• Flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update personal availability in Personal Training Management Software as instructed by supervisor.
• Conduct initial fitness assessments and track health history, results, and goals in the software.
• Develop personalized workout plans for clients focusing on strength, cardio, flexibility, and mobility.
• Lead safe, effective training sessions with proper technique and progression.
• Track progress and adjust programs to ensure continued results.

Skills

Personal Training

Client motivation

Program design

Fitness assessments

Education

NCCA-certified PT certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid certification

YMCA PT Academy workshops

Tools

Personal Training Management Software

Job description

• Location 980 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd,Chapel Hill, NC, 27514,United States
• Base Pay $27.50 / Hour
• Job Category Healthy Living
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Healthy Living or Sr. Healthy Living Director, the Personal Trainer is responsible for designing customized fitness programs, providing one-on-one training sessions, and motivating clients to achieve their personal health and fitness goals. They will play a key role in improving the well-being of individuals by helping them enhance their physical strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall fitness levels in a safe and supportive environment. The safety, supervision and wellness support for the one-on-one training of clients and small group classes.

They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

Job Schedule - Varies 7 days a week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and update personal availability in Personal Training Management Software as instructed by direct supervisor.
• Conduct initial fitness assessments for all clients. Health history, fitness assessment results, and personal goals must be tracked in Personal Training Management Software.
• Develop personalized workout plans tailored to each client's needs, goals, and abilities, ensuring a balanced approach to strength, cardiovascular, flexibility, and mobility training.
• Lead effective, safe, and motivating individual training sessions, focusing on proper exercise technique, progression, and client engagement.
• Track and record clients' progress, adjusting programs as needed to help them achieve continued results and overcome challenges.
• Provide basic nutritional advice and support, along with lifestyle recommendations to complement training programs and maximize results.
• Actively motivate clients, fostering a positive and encouraging environment that inspires commitment and progress.
• Stay up to date with the latest fitness trends, techniques, and industry best practices through continuous professional development and certification renewals.
• Maintain a safe and clean workout environment, ensuring all equipment is in proper working order and clients are performing exercises with correct form to prevent injuries.
• Keep accurate records of client sessions, payments, progress notes, and any necessary documentation related to training programs.
• Communicate and follow-up with members enrolled in the Personal Training program within 24 hours of request to book.
• Ensure health screening, informed consent and medical clearance forms are stored in a secure location following HIPPAA policies.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings required by Direct Supervisor.
• Must conduct an average of 4 sessions including; Personal Training, Personal Training Consultations, and Evolt Consultations per week over the previous 60 days to remain on payroll.
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• When approved, create and send digital workouts in the Personal Training Management Software platform tailored to your client's assessments and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a current certification in Personal Training by a recognized NCCA accredited organization.
• Maintain a positive attitude and build relationships with members and staff.
• Must obtain certifications through the YMCA in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen (or equivalent) upon hire, as well as completing other required trainings as assigned.
• Must complete assigned YMCA of the Triangle Personal Training Academy workshops within first 90 days of hire.
• Must have flexible hours to include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primarily fitness floor and group exercise studio environments with occasional office work.
• Moderate noiselevels;may be louder during classes or events.
• Regular use of computers, tablets, kiosks, and audio/visual equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and equipment adjustments.
• Occasional lifting or moving equipment up to 40 lbs.
• Flexible schedule required - may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends depending on program needs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.