Certified Personal Trainer

FIND YOUR Y AND BE THE HELP BEHIND YOUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring at the Carls Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits
· FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
· Flexible Scheduling
· Family-friendly Work Environment
· Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
General Function
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and inspiring personal trainer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating exercise and fitness plans for a wide range of clients. You must have a positive attitude, a highly motivated personality, and the ability to encourage clients to reach their fitness goals.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and monitor clients throughout a workout plan tailored to their fitness goals with an Encouraging and patient attitude.


Evaluate, Chart, and Track the client's Progress, fitness level, and skill set to plan reachable goals.


Counsel and educate clients on Diet, nutrition, and exercise.


Ensure equipment use and physical exercises are performed safely, while weight lifting and training.


Demonstrate and encourage correct warm-up and stretching techniques to avoid injury.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

High school degree or equivalent.


First aid, CPR, and AED training and certification are required.


A minimum of one nationally recognized personal trainer certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA, W.I.T.S) is required.


Must have knowledge of physical fitness, kinesiology, and physiology as it relates to strength training and overall health and wellness.


Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Abilities & Skills

Motivate and encourage clients through positive words while training.


Educate a wide range of clients of all ages based on their fitness capabilities.


Able to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.


Able to work with clients who may need specialized attention due to previous injuries or health problems.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).