Personal Trainer in Winston Salem, North Carolina at Young Mens Christian Association of Northwest Nort

Experienced Personal Trainer at YMCA Off-Site Location (Older Adult Fitness)

YMCA at Salemtowne, an off-site location of YMCANWNC, is seeking an experienced, nationally certified Personal Trainer to provide one-on-one fitness training for older adults living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).

This is a rewarding opportunity to help adults ages 60–100+ stay strong, mobile, and confident in a welcoming, relationship-centered environment.

Job Summary:

The Personal Trainer delivers individual and small group fitness instruction, designing customized exercise programs and conducting fitness assessments to help members achieve health goals. This role actively recruits clients, promotes wellness programs, and builds engaging relationships to support member retention and overall wellbeing.

Required:

• Current personal training certification (NASM, ISSA, ACSM, AFAA, or equivalent)
• Extensive experience working specifically with older adults.
• Working knowledge of age-related health conditions and safe exercise modifications for older adults
• Experience providing fitness or exercise programming for older adults with chronic medical conditions, mobility limitations, and varying levels of cognitive impairment.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct exercise testing and physical assessments to design customized, progressive exercise prescriptions for diverse client populations, fitness levels, and special needs
• Creating and delivering individualized wellness and exercise plans
• Lead one-on-one personal training, providing safe instruction, technique correction, and active motivation.
• Build authentic, encouraging relationships with residents across all levels of care, maintaining an energetic presence in the wellness center and assisting with special events or programs.
• Maintaining knowledge of fitness and wellness best practices for older adults
• Confirming and redeeming personal training sessions
• Follow all YMCA operational procedures and emergency protocols, stay informed on industry trends, and attend required team meetings and workshops.

Preferred:

• Additional certifications in group exercise and/or yoga

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy, exercise physiology, fitness testing, and movement execution across various populations, supported by a recognized national personal training credential.
• Exceptional interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills (including social media savvy) to engage residents, build rapport, and recruit clients effectively.

Education & Experience:

• Education: Preferred 2+ years of post-secondary education in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related health field; or an equivalent combination of formal training and practical experience.
• Certifications & Experience: Current nationally recognized Personal Training Certification (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, NETA, AFAA, or CSCS) required. Current CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen (ASHI) certifications required (or obtained within the first 30 days of hire).

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, demonstrate exercises, spot clients, bend, stoop, kneel, and move dynamically across the wellness center floor for extended periods.
• Constantly uses hands and arms to operate fitness equipment, adjust machinery, handle free weights, and use digital tracking tools.
• Must be able to regularly lift, move, and maneuver free weights, fitness gear, and training equipment weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Continuous visual and auditory acuity required to observe client form, detect biomechanical errors, monitor physical distress, and communicate clearly in active workout environments.
• Functions in an indoor fitness center and aquatics facility setting. Requires schedule flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends to accommodate client appointments.

Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting

At our Association, safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility, regardless of role or position. All employees are strictly required to maintain awareness of our abuse prevention and reporting policies. You must take immediate, appropriate action in accordance with our protocols and legal mandates if any standard of safety is compromised or if abuse is suspected.

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Mission: “Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind, and body.”