Personal Trainer

Join to apply for the Personal Trainer role at YMCA of Greater Providence

This range is provided by YMCA of Greater Providence. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — discuss with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $15.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Instruct, supervise, and reinforce proper strength training procedures; provide encouragement and monitor the fitness area to ensure a safe environment.

• Teach members proper use of all fitness equipment.
• Demonstrate and instruct exercises according to standards and guidelines.
• Develop and implement personalized exercise programs; maintain member records and ensure medical release forms are completed.
• Encourage members and serve as a positive YMCA ambassador.
• Stay informed about programs and facility schedules; assist members with directions to other services.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; report equipment issues and supply needs.
• Ensure health and safety, perform rescue/first aid, and report incidents.
• Communicate warmly with members, making them feel welcome.
• Attend staff meetings and demonstrate YMCA values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Enhance professional skills through certifications and training.
• Collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, and members.

Certifications/Training: CPR/AED (in-house), First Aid, YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles (within 3 months), YMCA Cardio and Step Aerobics Instructor, Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise, Foundations of YMCA Strength and Conditioning, Listen First, Child Abuse Prevention.

• Understand and communicate our mission of building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
• Be punctual, engaged, and professional.
• Propose solutions when disagreements arise.
• Be accountable and act as a unified YMCA team.
• Lead with energy, passion, and creativity.
• Maintain open, honest communication—prefer face-to-face or voice-to-voice.
• Provide high-value service and foster a friendly environment.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Wellness and Fitness Services