Personal Trainer — Flexible Hours, Impactful Coaching

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking energetic Personal Trainers to empower members to reach their goals through customized training programs within a supportive community environment.

As a coach and mentor, you’ll help individuals of all ages pursue wellness, celebrate progress, and contribute to a cause-driven organization dedicated to strengthening the community. Flexible hours may be required to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Personal Training Certification from a nationally recognized organization with NCAA Accreditation.
• Knowledge of strength/free weight and cardiovascular equipment, general strength training principles, exercise modifications for special populations and basic nutrition.
• YMCA certificates include: YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles, YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (recommended).
• CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality member service and educates about exercise principles, nutrition basics and wellness topics.
• Engages in members’ workouts and provides feedback to maximize wellness gains.
• Conducts baseline fitness assessments on members.
• Uses Listen First skills to help members set long- and short-term wellness goals.
• Encourages members to meet wellness goals and continue with their programs.

Skills

Personal training cert

Strength & cardio equipment knowledge

Exercise modifications for specialpop

Nutrition basics

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED/O2

YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles

YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning

Job description

YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking energetic Personal Trainers to empower members to reach their goals through customized training programs within a supportive community environment.

As a coach and mentor, you’ll help individuals of all ages pursue wellness, celebrate progress, and contribute to a cause-driven organization dedicated to strengthening the community. Flexible hours may be required to meet program needs.