Certified Personal Trainer | Walnut Creek Family YMCA

Overview

Certified Personal Trainer | Walnut Creek Family YMCA (Biotech)

There's nothing like working at the Y! At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference every day. EVERY position positively impacts others at the Y - JOIN US, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

This position is responsible for developing individualized, goal oriented training plans, conducting personal training sessions, facilitating member involvement and relationship building, and providing excellent customer service. Certified Personal Trainers are responsible for exemplifying professionalism and leadership in the areas of fitness, exercise and basic rehabilitation techniques.

Job location: Walnut Creek Family YMCA
Shifts / classes available: Early weekday mornings 5-9 AM, weekday evenings 5-9 PM, weekends 6 AM-4 PM.
Hourly rate range: $20.00-$24.00 / hour based on qualifications and experience
Closing date for applications: February 16, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Follow proper registration procedures to ensure fees are collected.
• Follow established and approved pre-screening procedures.
• Assist members in developing realistic, attainable goals and continually modifying training objectives.
• Develop an individualized, goal oriented fitness plan for each member assigned.
• Develop and conduct personal training sessions based on goals and abilities of participants.
• Instruct member on proper form, technique and execution of fitness plan exercises for optimal performance/results.
• Motivate member to work to maximum and safe potential, providing physical and psychological assistance, support and encouragement.
• Spot and/or perform exercises with member for the benefit of the member's workout.
• Encourage participants through individual attention as well as verbal, written and electronic correspondence.
• Promote member engagement by encouraging involvement in related Y programs and small communities.
• Maintain records on each participant as directed by guidelines and procedures.
• Monitor participant progress on a regular basis to evaluate program effectiveness and progress toward goals.
• Attend department and Branch staff meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.