Personal Trainer: Individualized Fitness Coaching

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Upper Palmetto is seeking a Personal Trainer under the supervision of the Personal Training supervisor to deliver fitness assessments, orientations, and individualized routines for low-risk members in a faith-centered environment.

The role focuses on building member relationships, promoting YMCA programs, and increasing retention while adhering to safety policies and mandatory abuse risk management training.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain Adult and Pediatric First aid/AED/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• National certification in personal training/exercise physiology (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, AFPA, FPTI, IFPA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NSCA, NCSF, NCCPT, NFPT or a Bachelor’s Degree in fitness related field).
• Provide copies of all certifications and required CEC’s to fitness director or branch director annually.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills
• 16 hours continuing education as required by specific personal training certification
• Ability to train along with a seasoned YMCA trainer for a minimum probationary period of 15 hours within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness assessments, fitness orientations, and individualized fitness routines for low-risk population.
• Develop member relationships and increase member involvement.
• Promote total YMCA programming and increase member retention.
• Counsel on fitness and health issues and supervisory duties.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers and abuse reporting requirements.

Skills

Member relations

Communication skills

Fitness instruction

Safety awareness

Abuse risk management training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in fitness related field

National certification in personal training/exercise physiology

First aid/CPR certification

Job description

YMCA of Upper Palmetto is seeking a Personal Trainer under the supervision of the Personal Training supervisor to deliver fitness assessments, orientations, and individualized routines for low-risk members in a faith-centered environment.

The role focuses on building member relationships, promoting YMCA programs, and increasing retention while adhering to safety policies and mandatory abuse risk management training.