Personal Trainer - Early Mornings

YMCA of Greater Boston; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading community organization as a Personal Trainer, where you'll help transform lives through holistic personal training. You'll build relationships, support members in achieving their fitness goals, and enjoy benefits like free YMCA membership and health insurance.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on programs

Robust retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• Ability to perform fitness assessments and teach progressive exercise programs.
• Proficiency in creating and monitoring safe exercise programs.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission and Vision of the YMCA and builds community.
• Builds a personal training clientele including one-on-one and small group training.
• Tracks client progress and follows up regularly.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiastic

Safety-conscious

Education

Two or four-year degree in Exercise Science

Tools

Member management software

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Personal Trainer Job Description

The community of the YMCA has a demand for passionate leaders who want to help transform lives. Our philosophy around personal training takes a holistic approach, focusing on the whole person including mind, body, and spirit. YMCA Trainers aim to provide an exceptional experience with a lasting impact by helping others achieve their goals. We want you to create lasting relationships and help build a community of empowered members through healthy living.

Department:

Center Staff

Location:

North Suburban YMCA

Description

The community of the YMCA has a demand for passionate leaders who want to help transform lives. Our philosophy around personal training takes a holistic approach, focusing on the whole person including mind, body, and spirit. YMCA Trainers aim to provide an exceptional experience with a lasting impact by helping others achieve their goals. We want you to create lasting relationships and help build a community of empowered members through healthy living.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports the Mission and Vision of the YMCA and builds community.
• Builds a personal training clientele including 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.
• Tracks client progress.
• Follows up with each client in a timely manner and on a regular schedule.
• Meets or exceeds monthly personal training session goals as determined by the Health and Wellness Director.
• Promotes personal training services to members through outreach, demonstrations, and events.
• Operates all equipment properly and reports any problems promptly.
• Availability to work shifts on gym floor as support staff as needed.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Attends trainings and meetings as scheduled and participates in YMCA-sponsored training to enhance skills and maintain certifications.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• 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.
• Enthusiastic, passionate, friendly, and ambitious personality.
• Ability to perform fitness assessments and teach progressive exercise programs 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, recognizing members’ potential and limitations.
• Ability to sell the value and life-changing benefits of personal training to members.
• Proficiency with member management software for tracking clients and communication.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment for members of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
• Reliability, dependability, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Observant, safety-conscious, able to react calmly and quickly in emergencies.

Benefits

Why work at the Y?

• Develop leadership skills in a caring, diverse environment.
• Explore opportunities to learn new skills and functions.
• Make a difference in communities and for individuals.
• Participate in YMCA career training programs.
• Enjoy a healthy work/life balance.
• Benefits include:
• Free YMCA membership.
• Discounts on programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or free family membership.
• Robust retirement plan up to 10% (eligibility required).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and sick time (sick time for PT).

Additional Information

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations