What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at Saratoga Regional YMCA?
Description
Part-time opportunity available!
$28.00/hour
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is hiring for a Personal Trainer and we are excited to have you join our team! The Personal Trainer will lead clients through designed fitness and exercise programs to achieve Health and Wellness goals. The ideal candidate will have the ability to complete assessments of clients and potential clients and be able to design fitness programs accordingly and also adjust to various client needs and fitness levels. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responds to the individual needs of the client, to maximize their fitness success rate.
- Evaluates the current fitness status and needs of members, recommends appropriate goals, and answers questions to support clients in achieving their goals.
- Ability to design Fitness programs for clients of various ages and fitness levels.
- Knowledge of fitness training and education methods and techniques, as well as the operation of various fitness equipment in the Wellness Center.
- Have a working knowledge of the effects of Nutrition and be able to provide education and guidance to clients to help reach their Health and Wellness goals.
- Ability to guide members through Personal Training options and answer questions and concerns.
- Books and records all client sessions into digital calendar system and redeems sessions accordingly when completed.
- Verify all trainings have been paid for and completion through our Daxko redemption portal. Any trainer that completes trainings that have not been verified through the portal will not be paid for the session.
- Must be able to initiate dialogue and build relationships with members on the Wellness floor to build clientele.
- Keeps a working knowledge of current fitness trends, and techniques in order to provide support to members.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the YMCA and its capacity for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours on the Wellness Floor.
- All other duties as assigned.
JOB PERKS:
- Fun, interactive atmosphere!
- Competitive pay
- Free YMCA membership!
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Current nationally accredited Personal Training Certification (NASM, ACE, etc.)
- 1 years of Personal Training sales experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience in exercise program design for clients of various ages and fitness levels.
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
We’re proud to be recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, a national honor awarded based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects our supportive, people-first culture and the passionate team that makes the Y such a special place to work.
The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $28