Personal Trainer - Morning

Description

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is seeking qualified individuals to recruit, design, and deliver safe, fun, dynamic, and effective personal training sessions. The role also involves providing outstanding hospitality to ensure a positive user experience. The Morning - Personal Trainer will foster a safe and positive atmosphere in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This is a part-time, on-site position requiring early morning shifts.

Located just 5 miles west of New York City in Perth Amboy, NJ, the Raritan Bay Area YMCA has been serving the community since 1912. We serve over 6,000 members through initiatives in Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility.

The Morning - Personal Trainer will design and deliver engaging personal training sessions, provide excellent hospitality, and motivate members to achieve their fitness goals in an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fitness, possess strong communication skills, and create an energetic atmosphere for all fitness levels.

Essential Duties include:

• Design and deliver safe, engaging, and effective personal training sessions
• Provide excellent hospitality and build professional relationships with members
• Recruit and retain clients
• Conduct client assessments
• Schedule and coordinate sessions efficiently
• Record and report session details to supervisors
• Stay updated on current fitness trends and protocols
• Maintain required certifications
• Report equipment issues to supervisor
• Know emergency procedures and respond appropriately
• Participate in training sessions, meetings, and events as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lead group classes and stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift weights or equipment up to 25 lbs
• Demonstrate exercises and maintain stamina during classes

Position Details/Schedule:

• Part-Time/Nonexempt: Schedule varies based on client needs
• Morning Shifts: 5:00-9:00 a.m.

Benefits:

• NJ Sick Time
• Free YMCA membership for employees and family*
• Discounted program fees

* Contingencies apply

The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other protected characteristics.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, physical education, recreation management, or related field preferred
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
• Current Personal Trainer Certification (ACE, AFAA, NSCA, etc.)
• Knowledge of strength training and cardiovascular equipment
• Proficiency in exercise physiology, prescription, and anatomy
• Minimum five years experience in health and wellness programming
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred