Personal Trainer
Saratoga Regional YMCA
Summary
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking a motivated and people-focused Personal Trainer to inspire and support members on their health and wellness journey. The Personal Trainer will lead clients through designed fitness and exercise programs to achieve health and wellness goals, complete assessments, and design fitness programs based on individual needs and fitness levels.
Job description
Personal Trainer 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.
- 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.
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 required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Company overview
Saratoga Regional YMCA is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in the Saratoga region. As part of the global YMCA movement, this organization provides comprehensive health and wellness programs, community services, and recreational facilities to individuals and families across all age groups. The YMCA operates multiple facilities offering fitness centers, swimming pools, sports programs, childcare services, and community outreach initiatives. With a focus on building strong communities, the organization emphasizes values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Saratoga Regional YMCA serves as a vital community hub that fosters physical health, mental wellbeing, and social connections through diverse programming including youth sports, summer camps, senior activities, and health education. The organization plays a crucial role in addressing community needs and promoting equitable access to health and wellness resources for all residents regardless of their background or financial circumstances.