Personal Trainer

YMCA Southcoast; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community fitness organization in New Bedford seeks a qualified fitness instructor to provide personalized fitness training. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or three years of experience in fitness leadership. Responsibilities include developing tailored fitness programs, monitoring client progress, and motivating individuals to achieve their fitness goals. Knowledge of nutrition and various exercise techniques is essential. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on community health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in individual or group training program leadership.
• Understanding of strength training, aerobic training, and flexibility.
• Ability to design programs for various fitness goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one fitness instruction tailored to members' needs.
• Develop fitness programs focused on weight loss, muscular gain, and health maintenance.
• Evaluate clients' fitness levels and monitor progress.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Motivation skills

Knowledge of exercise techniques

Nutrition basics

Education

BS Degree in Physical Education, Adult Fitness, or Sports Management

Tools

Exercise equipment knowledge

Job description

Position Summary: Provide one-on-one fitness instruction to members desiring programs tailored to meet their specific health and fitness needs.

Essential Functions

• Develop programs for multiple results including, weight (fat) loss, muscular gain, rehabilitation, health and aesthetics maintenance, improved sports performance among others.
• Evaluate client’s physical fitness and monitor progress towards specific goals.
• Choose and develop activities and exercises to provide optimum results.
• Engage as motivator to encourage members to reach for physical limits.
• Design and provide special rehabilitation programs for clients recovering from injuries.
• Research and introduce new techniques, equipment, and motivational approaches.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Physical Education, Adult Fitness, Sports Management, or similar; or minimum three years experience in individual or group training program leadership.
• Knowledgeable in all areas of fitness including strength training, aerobic training, flexibility, exercise selection, and training intensity and duration to meet specific client goals. Understanding of impact of exercises and training on specific human body areas including muscles and cardiovascular systems.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and importance to well-being.
• Knowledgeable about various exercise equipment.

Physical Demands

• Required to lift and or move on occasion weights exceeding 50 pounds to demonstrate exercises to clients.
• Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods of times.
• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and communicate verbally in a noisy environment.