Personal Trainer

Job Category: Health & Fitness Program Delivery

Requisition Number: PERSO
005910

• Posted :
  February 24, 2026
• Part-Time

North York YMCA Health & Fitness Centre
567 Sheppard Ave E
North York, ON M2K, CAN

Location:

North York YMCA Health and Fitness Centre

Work Hours:

As needed

Employment Type:

Regular Part Time Hourly

Number of Vacancies:
Multiple

Anticipated

Start Date:

April 15, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
March 08, 2026 by 5:00 pm

Be the Spark! Join our Health & Fitness Team, where you will personally be a part of making our community a better place to live!

The Person al Trainer provides one‑on‑one specialized training in the form of personal training. This position may also provide program coverage when required in all areas of Individual Conditioning (Fitness Assessment, Small Group Program delivery, Individual Program Design, Free Weight and Conditioning Room Orientations, etc.) and assists in all Health and Fitness program areas ensuring that all members have a positive experience in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment.

• Deliver Personal Training sessions in small group and one‑on‑one format in a manner that is consistent with YMCA standards, mission, values, goals and practices, including Priority SAM Standards
• Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and monitored to ensure safe and effective member and volunteer participation.
• Prepare and set up program equipment/rooms and cleans and tidies up equipment/rooms after use, reporting any repairs to supervisor.
• Organize and administer a case‑management approach in managing relationships with participants and ensures they are comfortable and successful in the program to assist them to achieve their personal health goals.
• Utilize systems and technologies available in the YMCA to deliver Personal Training and track required information
• Provide reports and additional information to supervisor when requested
• Manage client and potential client communication in a timely and professional manner, adhering to best practices as determined by YMCA policies and procedures
• Build relationships with members and seeks opportunities to share the YMCA story and educates members and guests on the YMCA as a Charity.
• Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Be available for the minimum required commitment of hours as determined by the supervisor based on centre needs.
• Actively participates in scheduled training, meetings and special events.
• In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
• Perform other related duties to fulfill commitment to quality programs for all members as assigned from time to time by supervisor.

• Certified Personal Trainer and/or YMCA Personal Training Certification (or equivalent)
• Diploma in Health Education or equivalent an asset
• Previous experience in developing individual fitness programs and coaching individuals to achieve results
• Certified Fitness Consultant (CFC) an asset
  
  Current Standard First Aid/CPR required
• Ability to instruct various group fitness classes an asset
• Sales and/or customer service experience, preferably in a membership/client based environment an asset
• Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Ability to encourage and motivate members, and volunteers, acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
• Flexibility regarding work schedules, including days, evenings and weekends
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA
  
  Competencies:
  
  Accountable, Relationship‑Builder, Improvement‑Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

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