Personal Trainer (Chinatown YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 23,419 - 55,104

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Personal Trainer for their Chinatown branch. This role focuses on designing engaging training sessions while delivering outstanding customer service to enhance member experience. Ideal candidates will have personal training certification and experience in the health and fitness industry.

Qualifications

Minimum one year experience in a health and fitness environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver safe and dynamic personal training sessions.
Provide outstanding hospitality and support community events.
Recruit and retain clients, perform assessments, and maintain certifications.

Skills

Customer service

Health and fitness knowledge

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

National Personal Training Certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM)

Current Adult CPR and First Aid certifications

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Part-Time / Regular

$17.00 - $40.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Chinatown YMCA is seeking a qualified Personal Trainer who will recruit, design, and deliver safe, fun, dynamic, and effective personal training sessions, while also providing outstanding hospitality to ensure a positive user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and deliver safe, fun, dynamic, and effective personal training sessions, in person or virtually from the branch.
Provide outstanding hospitality to all members and guests. Outstanding hospitality is acting as a proactive agent by initiating a professional relationship with the members regarding their needs, concerns, and questions and acting as an agent to accommodate the member’s needs/concerns.
Recruit new clients and retain current clients.
Perform client assessments.
Schedule and coordinate client sessions in a timely manner.
Record and report sales and sessions to the supervisor.
Be aware of current fitness programs and trends.
Maintain required certifications, tracked in Club Connect.
Utilize the app for scheduling as directed.
Actively participate in training sessions and designated meetings.
Have a thorough knowledge of the branch’s emergency procedures and take appropriate action in emergency situations.
Support community and promotional special events as needed.

Desired Skills & Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of One (1) year of experience working in a health and fitness environment.
Current Adult CPR and First Aid certifications.
National Personal Training Certification required (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM).
Foundations of Listen First.
Knowledge of Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y and Principles of Member Health & Wellness.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

Job ID

req2340

Employment Type

Part-Time / Regular

Location

Chinatown YMCA

New York, NY

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