Community Personal Trainer – Transform Lives & Wellness

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discount on Specialty Programs

Discounted or FREE family membership

Retirement plan up to 10%

Health, Dental, and Vision

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a Personal Trainer to join the Huntington YMCA team. You will develop individualized training plans, build a clientele, and help members achieve fitness goals through safe, progressive programs.

As part of the Center Staff, you will lead group and one-on-one sessions, track progress, promote services, and maintain equipment while upholding YMCA values of inclusivity and community wellbeing. Relevant certifications and CPR/First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Two or Four-year degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred but not required.
• Nationally accredited certification (preferred: NSCA, ACSM, NASM)
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Possess an enthusiastic, passionate, friendly, and ambitious personality
• Demonstrated ability to perform fitness assessments and to teach progressive exercise programs that are focused on member’s goals
• Ability to instruct and observe participants using proper exercise techniques
• Ability to create and monitor safe and effective exercise programs for individuals
• Ability to sell the value and life changing experience of personal training to members
• Ability to use member management software to track clients
• Demonstrates a commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
• Must be reliable, dependable, flexible, and adaptable
• Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making
• Great communication skills
• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Builds a personal training clientele to include one-on-one and small group training.
• Demonstrates clear explanations and exercise material with proper form and technique.
• Develops positive relationships with members and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Tracks client progress.
• Follows up with each client in a timely manner and on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Meets or exceeds monthly personal training session goals as determined by the Health and Wellness Director.
• Actively promotes personal training services to members through outreach, demonstrations, and events.
• Operates all equipment properly and promptly reports any problems.
• Availability to work shifts on gym floor as support staff as needed.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures.
• Attends necessary trainings and meetings, as scheduled.

Skills

Fitness assessment

Progressive programming

Customer service

Safety awareness

CPR/AED

First Aid

Communication

Sales ability

Team player

Live coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Nationally accredited certification (NSCA/ACSM/NASM)

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Tools

Member management software

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a Personal Trainer to join the Huntington YMCA team. You will develop individualized training plans, build a clientele, and help members achieve fitness goals through safe, progressive programs.

As part of the Center Staff, you will lead group and one-on-one sessions, track progress, promote services, and maintain equipment while upholding YMCA values of inclusivity and community wellbeing. Relevant certifications and CPR/First Aid are required.