Personal Trainer

Description

Looking to turn your passion for fitness into something meaningful?

Join our team and help members build confidence, improve their health, and reach their goals in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Position Details

· Position: Part-Time

· Schedule: Monday-Friday | Flexible Scheduling

· Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour, based on qualifications

Position Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Personal Trainer to join our team! In this role, you will work 1-on-1 with members to support their health and wellness goals while creating a positive, safe, and engaging environment. You will play a key role in building relationships, encouraging participation, and delivering high-quality fitness experiences aligned with YMCA values.

Essential Responsibilities

• •Work 1-on-1 with clients to create personalized fitness plans
• •Lead safe, effective 30–60 minute training sessions
• •Teach proper form, technique, and injury prevention
• •Track client progress and keep sessions engaging and results-driven
• •Perform basic fitness assessments
• •Build relationships and help grow personal training participation

Requirements

• •Must be at least 18 years old
• •Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (required prior to employment)
• •Nationally recognized Personal Training certification (ACE, NASM, NSCA, AFAA, NETA, etc.) required prior to hire
• •Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• •Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• •Ability to work with individuals of all fitness levels (beginner to advanced)
• •Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule (weekday availability required)
• •Completion of required internal trainings within designated timeframes

Physical Demands

• •Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• •Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• •Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds in weight.
• •Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• •Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• •Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• •Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Apply today, we look forward to meeting you!

EEO Statement

The Alexandria Area YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.