Personal Trainer

The Ocean Community YMCA's Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch is currently hiring Personal Trainers to join their team. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $40.00 per hour. Hours are flexible and based on client needs.

Job Summary

As a Personal Trainer at the YMCA, you’ll motivate, support, and guide individuals on their fitness journeys—helping them build strength, confidence, and healthier habits. You will work one-on-one with clients to create personalized fitness programs that reflect their goals and YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments and goal-setting consultations
• Design and deliver personalized workout plans
• Monitor client progress and adapt programs as needed
• Demonstrate safe equipment use and proper form
• Provide encouragement, accountability, and respectful coaching
• Maintain accurate session records and client notes
• Promote YMCA programs and support a positive fitness environment
• Follow all YMCA safety and health policies
  
  

Qualifications

• Current Personal Training Certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA)
• Current CPR/AED Certification (YMCA willing to train)
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills
• Ability to adapt training styles to diverse client needs and abilities
• Experience in a fitness, wellness, or health-related setting preferred
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Free individual YMCA membership
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to participate in retirement plan upon hire
• Access to continuing education and training
• Work in a mission-driven environment
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on community wellness
  
  

Apply online today to inspire strength, build confidence, and change lives, one client at a time.

EOE