Personal Trainer (Portage Location)
Company: YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
Location: Portage
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title:
Personal Trainer – Part-Time Pay Rate: negotiable
POSITION SUMMARY: Instructs clients, provides excellent service to
members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that
promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA
policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Create and instruct
safe and appropriate exercise programs for members. (Caring,
Responsibility, Honesty, Respect, Cause Driven, Exceed Expectation)
Communicate and interpret YMCA objectives and procedures to staff
and participants. (Responsibility, Respect, Caring) Build effective
relationships with members; help members connect with each other
and the YMCA. (Caring, Responsibility, Honesty, Respect, Cause
Driven, Exceed Expectation) Maintain working knowledge of wellness
and trend to provide effective information and support to members.
(Responsibility) Follow YMCA policies and procedures; respond to
emergency situations. (Caring, Responsibility, Honesty, Respect,
Cause Driven, Exceed Expectation) YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive, working
relationships. Supports fundraising. Collaboration: Works
effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities,
opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to
others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view
and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for
understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes
initiative to assist in developing others. Operational
Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from
one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers
ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals,
clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.
Follows budgeting policies and procedures - reports all financial
irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and
deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth :
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the
change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths
and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the
functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform
well - uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge
and skills in technology. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: One to
three years’ experience in a related field Required certifications:
CPR, AED, National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in
Personal Training or YMCA Foundations of Personal Training
Certification. Completion of the YMCA Personal Trainer Program is
required before assignment of clients. Must be able to instruct on
a variety of resistance and cardiovascular equipment. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to
fitness. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position;
including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
Keywords: YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, Lansing , Personal Trainer (Portage Location), Healthcare , Portage, Michigan
