Personal Fitness Trainer Jobs in Connecticut

YWCA GREENWICH
Part Time Personal Trainer

Function:

The YWCA is looking for a client-focused part time personal trainer to join our fitness team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients ranging from high school athletes to senior populations as well as small group settings.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a client base
• Manage and maintain an accurate schedule, document training sessions, and execute client focused workouts
• Maintain a working knowledge of the YWCA mission as well as the membership base we serve
• Interact with clients to enhance their workouts and overall experience
• Maintain an organized and safe environment during training sessions
• Plan, develop, and administer fitness and wellness programming based on the needs and interests of YWCA members
• Establish and maintain high standards of program quality and safety
• Complete incident reports, as necessary, and follow up with Director for review
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs; physical activity involved in spotting and moving equipment

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience: 0-3 years experience

Licensing and/or Certificates: Current Nationally recognized Personal Training certification or a bachelor's/graduate degree in the field. Current CPR/AED certification (Certification opportunities available for non-certified applicants).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and customer service experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of Daxko systems required within 8 weeks of hire
• Currently National Recognized Personal Training Certification or a bachelor's/graduate degree in the field
• Possess passion, ambition, drive, and knowledge regarding the fitness field
• Ability to work in-person during weekdays/weekends
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Basic computer and technology skills
• Energetic, friendly, punctual and respectful demeanor
• Must be available evenings and weekend hours

YWCA HISTORY AND KEY FACTS

Around the globe, YWCA operates in 125 countries reaching 25 million women and girls through its work in 22,000 communities. It is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. In the United States, the YWCA, founded in 1855, has almost 200 local associations that serve 2 million members. Since its beginning, the YWCA has been a major force in this country’s struggles for freedom, justice, and equality.

YWCA Greenwich’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Through leadership, innovative programs, services, and educational opportunities, YWCA Greenwich is a driving force for a healthier, safer, and more equitable community.

Today, YWCA Greenwich offers over 100 age-specific programs, events and services in a facility that features a fully equipped fitness center, pool, gymnasium, childhood education center, dance and yoga studio, tennis courts, domestic abuse center, art gallery, café, water playground, Kompan structures playground, sand play area, meeting rooms and staff offices. YWCA Greenwich is currently expanding its building and undergoing several renovations, with work to be fully complete in early 2027.

The key programmatic areas are: Harmony Project serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence, Aquatics, Childhood Education programs, Fitness memberships, Health & Recreation Programs, and the Center for Equity and Justice. More specifically:

YWCA Greenwich provides comprehensive direct services to victims of domestic and sexual violence through 24-hour hotlines, crisis intervention, counseling, court advocacy, and emergency sheltering. We added a Civil Legal Clinic and Financial Literacy Coaching to our array of free services to victims of domestic violence. In addition, the YWCA Greenwich provides prevention education through extensive training of key members of the community and age-appropriate domestic abuse prevention programs through the Greenwich Public Schools and independent schools.

YWCA Greenwich has a nationally recognized swim team. The Dolphins, now in its 51th season with well over 200 swimmers, can point with pride to multiple USA Swimming recognition as a “Silver Medal” or “Bronze Medal” Club, placing the team in the top 4% nationally.

YWCA Greenwich boasts a diverse top-rated international preschool center, with children from a variety of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds representing not only the United States but also 15 other countries around the world.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

YWCA Greenwich commits to provide equal employment to all qualified persons solely on the basis of job-related skills, ability, and merit, without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, genetics, physical or mental disability or handicap, or any other protected class status. YWCA Greenwich will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, and provide a workplace free from sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI and LGBQ+ persons are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Greenwich, CT 06830 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Greenwich, CT 06830 (Required)

Work Location: In person