Personal Trainer Jobs

Are you passionate about helping people unleash their inner fitness champion? As a Personal Trainer, you'll be a coach and a support system rolled into one, guiding clients on their journey to achieve their fitness goals. From crafting tailored fitness plans to teaching the incredible benefits of exercise, you'll be a vital part of their transformation. If you're ready to make a real impact and empower others to embrace a healthier lifestyle, don't wait—apply today!

Location: Southwest Family YMCA - 6219 Oakclaire Dr, Austin, TX 78735

Pay Rate: $21 to $40 per hour. Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, certificates, and experience.

How You Will Make an Impact (Essential responsibilities):

• Understand and carry out the YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
• Lead individual or group activities as designated by the Health & Wellness Director.
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests. 
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
• Conduct personal training sessions with members as scheduled.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand. 
• Ensure equipment is clean and ready to use for the next session.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.

What You Bring to Power Your Purpose (Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Education and Experience:
• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people’s differences as strengths.
• You are organized and productive. You are organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
• You are a strong communicator. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NSCF)
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)
• World Instructor Training Schools (WITS)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• You are a team player. You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
• National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
• National Exercise and Sports Trainer Association (NESTA)
• Personal Trainers must have a current certification from a nationally recognized and NCAA-accredited organization.
• Athletics and Fitness Association of America Personal Fitness Trainer (AFAA)
• Skills:
• Cooper Institute is grandfathered in/uses ACE

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We Take Care of Our People - Benefits & Perks:

• Free Nationwide Gym Membership for your household
• Cell Phone Plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Retirement Planning Options
• Staff Discounts on Programs & Services
• Flexible schedules and much more!
• Learning and development workshops and training
• Career advancement opportunities

About Us:

The Greater Austin YMCA is a dynamic, equitable force in the community that helps people of all backgrounds improve their total well-being and quality of life. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y is a $40 million community enterprise that serves nearly 100,000 people annually through eight centers. We also provide afterschool education and care at more than 70 licensed campuses in four school districts. Unlike any other organization in the region, the Austin Y has the unique ability to welcome, educate, and elevate all, and is committed to creating innovative programs, places…and people.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.