Personal Trainer - Marblehead YMCA

YMCA of the North Shore; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the fitness sector is seeking a passionate Personal Trainer to inspire others towards healthier lifestyles. This role involves delivering exceptional fitness experiences, customizing workout plans, and engaging with members in a state-of-the-art facility. You will be responsible for demonstrating exercises, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all clients. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive workplace, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in their community while pursuing their passion for fitness.

Benefits

Free YMCA Membership

Employee Discounts on Programs

Paid Training and Professional Development

Retirement Fund with 12% Company Contribution

Qualifications

• Proven personal or exercise training experience with diverse populations.
• Extensive knowledge of health principles and exercise prescription.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality member experiences through hands-on instruction.
• Customize workouts to meet individual clients' needs.

Skills

Personal Training Experience

Knowledge of Health and Fitness Principles

Exercise Prescription

Strength Training Machines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education

Certification from Recognized Agency

Job description

Job Details

Level	Experienced
Job Location	LynchVan Otterloo YMCA - Marblehead, MA
Position Type	Part Time

Description

Do you have a passion for fitness and enjoy inspiring others to live a healthier lifestyle? Are you interested in working for an organization that makes a difference in your community? This may be the opportunity for you!

As a Personal Trainer at the Marblehead YMCA, you will help deliver high-quality member and program participant experiences through hands-on instruction in a state-of-the-art facility while customizing workouts to meet individual clients' needs. Your day-to-day responsibilities include engaging members on the fitness floor through exercise demonstrations and machine overviews, suggesting workouts, offering complimentary sessions, and responding quickly to members' needs. You will meet regularly with clients, recommend adaptations, and modifications to ensure suitable progression based on abilities. Additionally, you'll assist members as needed, act as a greeter, respond to inquiries, and maintain equipment cleanliness and functionality.

To succeed in this role, you must have proven personal or exercise training experience and the ability to work with diverse populations with varying abilities. You should possess extensive knowledge of health and fitness principles, exercise prescription, and strength training machines. Valuing assessment and evaluation of individual health and the development of personalized training plans are essential.

Why Work for the Y?

In addition to a positive and supportive work environment, the YMCA offers:

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our seven YMCA locations.
• A retirement fund with a 12% company contribution (once vested; no match required).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in physical education or a related field preferred.
• Certification from a recognized agency such as ACE, AFFA, ASCM, NSCA, or NSPA preferred.
• Flexible schedules, including afternoons from 3 pm to 6 pm and early mornings from 5 am to 9 am.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform all physical aspects, including leading classes, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift 45-pound weight plates.
• Ability to work outside when weather permits.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to listen, hear, and discern members' needs and interests.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to demonstrate exercise equipment.

For further assistance, contact the HR department at 978-564-3075.

The YMCA is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.