PERSONAL TRAINER

Job Description

Job Description

Decatur Shelby County YMCA

Job Description

Job Title: Personal Trainer

Original Date: 05/13/2025

Revised Date:

Department: Wellness

Reports To: Director of Wellness

Basic Functions and Scope of Responsibility

The Personal Trainer plays a key role in helping YMCA members achieve their health and wellness goals through expert guidance, personalized fitness programming, and ongoing motivation. This role supports a safe, encouraging environment while modeling the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Personal Trainers build strong relationships, deliver exceptional service, and contribute to the overall success of the wellness team.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments and wellness consultations to understand member goals, health history, and experience level

• Design and deliver customized fitness programs including strength, cardio, flexibility, and functional training

• Educate members on proper technique, equipment usage, and safe workout practices

• Provide ongoing coaching, progress tracking, and support to encourage long-term member success

• Promote YMCA wellness programs and personal training services to support member engagement

• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the wellness center; respond to emergencies in line with YMCA protocols

• Maintain accurate records of client sessions, assessments, and progress

• Enforce YMCA policies and uphold behavior and safety standards

• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education sessions

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Wellness

Education, Experience & Training

• Minimum age: 18

• Current National Personal Training Certification required

• CPR, AED and First Aid certification obtained within 30 days of employment

• YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning or equivalent preferred

• Minimum one year of personal training or related wellness experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with individuals of all fitness levels

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, member-centered service in a team environment

Core Competencies

• Caring: Show a sincere concern for others

• Honesty: Be truthful in what you say and do

• Respect: Follow the golden rule

• Responsibility: Be accountable for your promises and actions

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.

• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.

• Always maintain a neat and professional appearance.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to the job. The job description is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in the job classification. This document is not a contract and does not, in any way, alter the at-will employment relationship.

DSYMCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.