YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Personal Trainer

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDorchester, Boston, MA, USA$27 - $30 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A two- or four-year degree in Exercise Science or a related field is preferred but not required.
A nationally accredited certification is preferred; examples include NSCA, ACSM, and NASM.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Demonstrated ability to perform fitness assessments and teach progressive exercise programs focused on members' goals.
Ability to instruct and observe participants using proper exercise techniques.
Ability to create and monitor safe and effective exercise programs for individuals and recognize a member's potential and limitations.
Ability to sell the value and life-changing experience of personal training to members.
Ability to use member management software to track clients and communicate effectively.
Commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for members of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
Availability to work shifts on the gym floor as support staff as needed.
Ability to exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making.
Ability to remain observant and safety-conscious and react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

Responsibilities

Build a personal training clientele that includes one-on-one and small-group training.
Explain and demonstrate exercise material with proper form and technique.
Develop positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance.
Participate in trainer education lectures for members.
Track client progress.
Follow up with each client in a timely manner and on a regularly scheduled basis.
Meet or exceed monthly personal training session goals set by the Health and Wellness Director.
Promote personal training services to members through outreach, demonstrations, and events.
Operate equipment properly and promptly report any problems.
Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures, and complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
Attend required trainings and meetings, and participate in YMCA-sponsored training and professional development to enhance skills and maintain certifications.

Desired Qualifications

A two- or four-year degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
A nationally accredited certification, preferably NSCA, ACSM, or NASM.

Personal Trainer Job Description

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports the Mission and Vision of the YMCA and builds community.
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.
Participates in Trainer Education Lectures for members.
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. Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.
Attends necessary trainings and meetings, as scheduled. Participates in YMCA-sponsored training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and maintain certifications.

Requirements:

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, as well as recognize a member’s potential and limitations
Ability to sell the value and life changing experience of personal training to members
Ability to use member management software to track clients and communicate effectively.
Demonstrates a commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for members of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
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.

About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1851

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