Personal Trainer - Lake Houston YMCA

YMCA of Greater Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking a Personal Trainer to design and implement individualized programs that help members achieve health goals while delivering exceptional service. The role emphasizes safety, proper technique, and fostering a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include fitness assessments, progress tracking, and leading one-on-one or small group sessions, always aligning with YMCA values and maintaining a clean, safe gym space.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver personalized fitness instruction.
• Knowledge of exercise science, strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, and flexibility.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Commitment to safety and proper equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized fitness programs for members.
• Conduct fitness assessments and track progress.
• Promote YMCA values and member engagement.
• Provide one-on-one and small group training sessions.
• Educate clients on exercise form, injury prevention, and healthy habits.
• Maintain a safe, clean fitness environment and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Nationally accredited Personal Training certification

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications; Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

Position Summary

The Personal Trainer is responsible for designing and implementing safe, effective, and individualized fitness programs that support members in achieving their health and wellness goals. This position provides exceptional customer service, promotes member engagement, and creates a welcoming environment.

Brief Description

Position Summary: The Personal Trainer is responsible for designing and implementing safe, effective, and individualized fitness programs that support members in achieving their health and wellness goals. This position provides exceptional customer service, promotes member engagement, and creates a welcoming environment.

Essential Functions

• Promotes and incorporates the YMCA five core values of honesty, responsibility, respect, caring and faith into all program activities.
• Increase personal training clients by actively building positive relationships with current members, making calls to potential clients, and conducting wellness consultations and fitness orientations.
• Conduct fitness assessments to evaluate members' current fitness levels, goals, and health history.
• Design and implement individualized exercise programs based on member goals, abilities, and medical considerations.
• Educate and encourage clients on proper exercise form, injury prevention, healthy lifestyle habits, and wellness strategies.
• Monitor participant progress, adjust fitness programs as needed, and document training sessions.
• Provide one‑on‑one and small group personal training sessions using safe exercise techniques and proper equipment.
• Follow YMCA policies on redemption of personal training sessions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fitness environment by inspecting equipment and reporting maintenance needs promptly.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Promote YMCA programs and services that support member wellness and engagement.
• Maintain current certifications and complete all required YMCA training.
• Follow all YMCA policies, risk management procedures, and safety guidelines. Report all incidents and complete accident reports as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.

YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

• Welcoming-Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
• Nurturing-To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
• Hopeful-Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
• Determined-To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
• Genuine–To be honest and open in relationships with others.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund‑raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current nationally accredited Personal Training certification.
• Previous experience providing personal training in a fitness facility.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training upon hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of exercise science, strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, and functional movement.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands

Ability to lead and demonstrate proper exercise techniques and proper use of workout equipment. Ability to perform and demonstrate physical movements including standing, walking, bending, squatting, lunging, lifting, and stretching. Ability to lift, move, and set up fitness equipment such as weights, bars, steps, and mats (generally up to 25–50 pounds). Ability to remain physically active and on your feet for the duration of personal training sessions. Ability to observe participants to ensure proper form and safe participation. Ability to communicate clearly with participants, including providing verbal instruction in a group environment.

Hours

Flexible scheduling and available during operational hours of the YMCA, which may include mornings, day, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a fitness studio or gym environment with moderate to loud noise levels due to music and participant activity. Environment may include warm temperatures and high levels of physical activity. Some activities may take place in an outdoor environment.

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.