Personal Trainer

**Experienced Personal Trainer (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. This is a rewarding opportunity to help adults ages 62–100+ stay strong, mobile, and confident in a welcoming, relationship-centered environment. **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, including osteoporosis, arthritis, joint replacements, balance impairments, cardiovascular disease, and other common chronic health conditions. - Experience providing fitness or exercise programming for older adults with chronic medical conditions, mobility limitations, and varying levels of cognitive impairment. **Responsibilities include:** - Conducting fitness assessments and exercise testing - Creating and delivering individualized wellness and exercise plans - Providing one-on-one instruction and motivation for residents of varying abilities - Building strong, supportive relationships with residents - Maintaining knowledge of fitness and wellness best practices for older adults - Confirming and redeeming personal training sessions - Following YMCA policies and responding to emergency situations **Preferred:** - Additional certifications in group exercise and/or yoga 2+ years of education in Exercise Science preferred; or equivalent combination of training and experience Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen (ASHI); or willing to obtain within first 30 days Strong interpersonal, communication and social media skills Current nationally-recognized Personal Training Certifications, such as: ACSM AFAA CSCS NETA NASM ACE