Personal trainer

Job Details

Job Location: Lebanon, OH 45036

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Personal Trainer – Countryside YMCA

Turn your passion for fitness into a career that changes lives. Countryside YMCA is looking for a motivated Personal Trainer to help members of all ages and fitness levels reach their health goals through one-on-one and small group training. If you love coaching, building relationships, and being part of a mission-driven team, this is the role for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Flexible scheduling to fit your life
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Be part of a supportive team focused on community wellness
• Trainers working a minimum of 16 hours per quarter receive a complimentary individual membership to Countryside YMCA
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Free family YMCA membership for eligible staff

What You'll Do:

• Build genuine connections with members, connecting them to staff, programs, and the YMCA mission and core values
• Conduct fitness assessments and personal training sessions to determine each client's baseline abilities, needs, and physical condition
• Design safe, effective workout plans and coach proper form and breathing technique
• Maintain accurate client records and communicate with participants in a timely manner
• Ensure YMCA personal training policies are followed by both coworkers and clients
• Properly account for and process session payments and receipts
• Follow all safety and risk management protocols, reporting concerns to your supervisor
• Help promote the personal training program to members
• Keep training areas and equipment clean, organized, and properly maintained
• Stay knowledgeable about YMCA health and wellness programs and share that knowledge with members
• Attend staff meetings and follow/enforce dress code guidelines

Qualifications

What You'll Need:

• Personal Training Certification required
• Ability to motivate and inspire members toward health and wellness
• Comfort working with participants of all ages and fitness levels
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Organizational skills to track client progress over time
• Ability to stay calm and respond quickly in safety or emergency situations
• Comfort striking up conversations with new people and making everyone feel welcome
• Willingness to attend required training and meetings
• Must pass a criminal background check

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, running, and stretching, sometimes for extended periods.

Reasonable Accommodations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Our Commitment to Child Safety:

Countryside YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care. We follow best practices for abuse prevention, including thorough screening, ongoing training, and clear behavioral expectations for staff and volunteers. We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and take all allegations and concerns very seriously. All employees are required to follow our child protection policies, complete required training, and report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Countryside YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.