Personal Trainer - Frederick Location

Ymca-of-Frederick-County; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick YMCA seeks a Personal Trainer Level I to help members achieve fitness goals through individualized sessions and group guidance. You will log client progress, schedule sessions, and support program promotions while upholding safety standards.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, hold a nationally accredited certification, and have 1–2 years of training experience with 1–5 clients per week. A professional, outgoing demeanor and strong communication with members are essential to succeed in

Qualifications

• Must maintain current certification credentials through nationally accredited organizations.
• Certification with one of the following organizations: ACE, NETA, AFAA, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, NCCPT.
• Experience training from 1-2 years. Must train a minimum of 1 client and a maximum of 5 clients per week.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Carry out personal training sessions on time and keep accurate logs of clients, payments and attendance.
• Display a professional and outgoing personality, relating well with clients.
• Know emergency policies and communicate them to clients.
• Return all training equipment to the proper storage location.
• Participate in program promotions and events.
• Support the caring power philosophy with members and staff.
• Keep current on fitness trends through articles and seminars.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Client relations

Professional demeanor

Job description

Deadline to apply: September 10, 2026Want to work in a state of the art Health and Wellness facility? If so, consider joining the Frederick YMCA family as a Personal Trainer. We are hiring those who believe in our mission to enable every member of the Frederick County community to live healthier, strengthen family bonds and improve our community.POSITION SUMMARY:The Personal Trainer Level I is a valued asset of the YMCA team. They offer specialized services to members to help them achieve their fitness goals. Their training and experience are vital to the success of Health and Wellness program.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Must maintain current certification credentials through nationally accredited organizations.Ability to carry out the duties safely and responsibly by using effective exercises and recommendations for a variety of health and wellness issues.Start and end personal training sessions on time and keep accurate logs of clients and their payments and attendance.Must display a professional and an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well with clients.Know emergency policies and procedures and be able to communicate them to clients.Return all training equipment to the proper storage or room location.Participate in program promotions and special events, community and health expo’s.Must support and exemplify the caring power philosophy and principles when in contact with members, participants and staff.Keep current on all fitness trends through articles, workshops and seminarsAttend staff meetingsQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:Must be at least 18 years old.Must display an outgoing personality enabling him/her to relate well with members/participants.Position requires a Certification with the one of the following organizations: ACE, NETA, AFAA, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, NCCPT), up to 2 years training experience and consistently training a minimum of 1 client week to max 5 clients per week.Experience training from 1-2 years.