Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Discount on Specialty Programs

Family membership discounts

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan up to 10%

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking Certified Personal Trainers at the Charlestown location to inspire and engage members through personalized training programs. You will build one-on-one and small group clientele, demonstrate proper exercise techniques, and track progress to support member satisfaction and retention.

Ideal candidates hold a four-year degree in Exercise Science (or related field), national certification, and current CPR/AED/First Aid.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• Nationally accredited certification (NSCA, ACSM, NASM) preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Experience working with deconditioned and special populations preferred.
• Sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a personal training clientele including one-on-one and small group training.
• Demonstrate proper form and technique in exercises.
• Develop positive relationships with members and provide motivational support.
• Participate in Trainer Education Lectures for members.
• Attend monthly Fit Checks/Ask the Trainer events.
• Track client progress and follow up regularly.
• Operate all equipment properly and report problems.
• Follow YMCA policies and complete incident reports as necessary.
• Attend trainings and meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Client communication

Relationship building

Fitness assessments

Progressive exercise programming

Sales experience

Emergency response

Education

Four-year degree in Exercise Science or related field

Nationally accredited certification (NSCA/ACSM/NASM)

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

Description

Department: Center Staff

Location: Charlestown YMCA

Compensation: $30.00 - $36.00 / hour

Position Summary

If you’re passionate about inspiring others through fitness and believe in transforming lives through healthy living and innovative wellness programming, then the Y is the place for you. The YMCA is seeking dynamic, motivated, energetic Certified Personal Trainers who will focus on member engagement, satisfaction and retention by building relationships so that members become connected and feel part of the YMCA family.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission and Vision of the YMCA and builds community.


• Build 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.


• Participates in Trainer Education Lectures for members.


• Participates in monthly Fit Checks/Ask the Trainer Events.


• Tracks client progress.


• Follows up with each client in a timely manner and on a regularly scheduled basis.


• Operates all equipment properly and promptly reports any problems.


• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.


• Attends necessary trainings and meetings, as scheduled.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education/Experience

• Four-year degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.


• Nationally accredited certification (preferred: NSCA, ACSM, NASM)


• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification


• Experience working with deconditioned and special populations (i.e. seniors, youth, those with chronic diseases) preferred


• Sales experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making.


• Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers and supervisor.


• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.


• Reasonable level of physical fitness


• Enthusiastic, outgoing personality


• Demonstrated ability to perform fitness assessments and to teach progressive exercise programs


• Ability to instruct and observe participants using proper exercise techniques


• Ability to create and monitor safe and effective exercise programs for individuals, as well as recognize a member’s potential and limitations


• Highly motivated to sell personal training services.

Benefits

Why work at the Y?

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.


• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.


• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.


• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.


• A healthy work/life balance


• Comprehensive benefits including:


• FREE YMCA Membership for you.


• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.


• Discounted or FREE family membership.


• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)


• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.


• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)