Personal Trainer

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA offers more than just a job. We offer a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

As a key member of the Wellness Department, the Personal Trainer will provide extraordinary service and information to current and prospective YMCA members. The Trainer will utilize excellent listening skills to engage new and existing members, develop programs or provide guidance that enables them to reach their full potential, and build relationships with members. The Person al Trainer will provide sound technique and guidance, instruct members for the most effective outcomes, and motivate, educate and elevate their fitness level to meet individual goals in a 1 on 1 or small group setting.

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature
• Provide courteous, prompt and sincere attention to members, guests, participants and staff
• Provide high quality personal training programs to meet the specific needs of members
• Participate occasionally in program promotions and special events that expand knowledge of program offerings at the YMCA
• Responsible for Member Engagement and follow‑up communication with members between sessions and after completion of sessions
• Foster and build strong member relationships
• Build and maintain effective communication lines with other Wellness Center Staff and members
• Communicate and enforce policies and guidelines for the Wellness Center and other Facilities

• Excellent customer service and verbal skills
• Consistent positive attitude
• Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels
• Ability to conduct activities related to fitness
• Model the YMCA Core value
• Nationally recognized current personal trainer certification (preferably ACSM, ACE, ISSA, AFAA, NASM)
• CPR Certification course (within 30 days post hire)
• Employees must wear YMCA staff shirt while working their shift, and work at least one shift on the wellness floor as a Fitness Coach

• Noise level - High
• Demonstrating numerous training techniques in strength, cardio, and flexibility
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Other

• Wellness and Fitness Services