Personal Trainer - Hickory Foundation YMCA

YMCA of Catawba Valley; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Contribution

Job summary

YMCA of Catawba Valley is seeking a Personal Trainer to instruct, supervise, and reinforce proper fitness techniques in the Fitness Center. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality programs for members, maintaining records, and promoting healthy living.

Responsibilities include administering health histories, fitness assessments, and progressive training plans while ensuring safety and adherence to YMCA policies.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Nationally accredited Personal Trainer certification (NETA, NASM, ACE, ACSM, or AEA); Aqua Specialty if pool.
• Certifications due within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Degree in health and science or related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in health and fitness.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergencies.
• Ability to lead individuals/groups and motivate others.
• Knowledge of strength and cardiovascular training principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and instruct personal and group training sessions.
• Administer health history questionnaires and fitness assessments.
• Educate members on proper equipment use.
• Provide excellent customer service and support member growth.
• Maintain client records as required by the Program Director.
• Promote and sell personal training programs and services.
• Maintain required certifications and follow floor expectations.
• Lead fitness instruction and orientation; demonstrate proper form.
• Engage with members, train/educate, and complete administrative tasks.
• Promote YMCA programs and healthy living through example.

Skills

Strength & cardio training principles

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Leadership & motivation

Education

Degree in health & science or related field

Formal training in the specialty class taught

Job description

Overview

Under the general direction of the Wellness Director and consistent with the Christian mission and the policies and procedures set forth by the YMCA of Catawba Valley, the Personal Trainer is responsible for all aspects of instructing, supervising, and reinforcing proper fitness techniques in the Fitness Center. As a member of the professional staff, the Personal Trainer is a constructive member of the YMCA whose major priority is to serve the members of the YMCA with the highest quality of programming and facilities available.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and instruct a variety of personal training and group training sessions for clients at an appropriate level and in the appropriate modality based on client’s wants, needs, and ability. Provide encouragement and expertise for the client in support of their health and well-being goals.
• Administer, track, and evaluate health history questionnaires, fitness assessments, and other pre-participation documentation with regard to individual exercise programs.
• Educates members in proper use of equipment.
• Provides a cohesive approach to customer service and training that directly impacts the participant’s commitment and personal growth.
• Maintains client list and records as required by the Program Director.
• Promote and sell personal training programs and services.
• Maintain required CECs and national certifications.
• Follow Wellness Floor expectations when not scheduled for personal training, group training, or performing a consultation.
• Conducting fitness instruction and orientation.
• Critiquing, educating, and demonstrating proper techniques and form.
• Interacting with members, training/educating members, calling members, cleaning equipment.
• Maintaining a neat, clean, and pleasant environment in the Fitness Center.
• Promoting YMCA programs and healthy living through personal example and member interaction.
• Ensuring that all members are following rules, educating members on new information regarding fitness and related topics.
• Attending scheduled Fitness Center staff meetings.
• Any other duties assigned by the Wellness Instructor, Director on Duty, or Executive Director.
• All YMCA staff are responsible for creating a safe, inclusive environment. This includes following all YMCA policies and procedures related to abuse prevention, reporting concerns or incidents immediately, and maintaining appropriate boundaries with youth and members.

Qualifications

• Personal commitment to YMCA ideals.
• Knowledge of strength and cardiovascular training principles.
• Current CPR certification.
• Personal Trainer Certification through a nationally accredited organization including, but not limited to NETA, NASM, ACE, ACSM, AEA. Must hold an Aqua Specialty Certification if personal training is to be done in the pool.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Formal training in the specialty class being taught and/or ability to demonstrate the movements and exercises.
• Demonstrates customer services skills and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to lead an individual/group and motivate others to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.
• Demonstrates ability working with all age groups and ability levels.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Degree in health and science or related field.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in the health and fitness field.
• Knowledge of emergency policies and procedures for the facility.
• Understanding of risk management issues and safety requirements for the facility.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.We are welcoming:we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine:we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful:we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing:we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined:above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Posted Salary Range

USD $16.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.