Personal Trainer/Small Group Instructor - Beverly YMCA

YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INC • Beverly, MA

6d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Beverly YMCA is seeking a certified Personal Trainer to provide one-on-one training and lead small group fitness programs for adults and youth. The role involves helping members build strength, confidence, and healthy habits through personalized fitness plans and engaging group workouts. The position is part-time, with varied shifts and flexible scheduling. The role is based at the Greater Beverly YMCA in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current personal training certification, such as ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent.
• Experience providing one-on-one personal training and/or leading group fitness or small group training.
• Strong knowledge of exercise science, strength training, functional movement, and injury prevention.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, motivating coaching style and ability to inspire participants of all ages and fitness levels.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to lead classes and activities and to walk, stand, bend, reach, and lift.
• Ability to lift 45-pound weight plates.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to listen, hear, and discern members’ and program participants’ wants, needs, and interests.
• Ability to demonstrate equipment used for exercise training.
• Ability to work outside when weather permits.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in coaching adult and youth small group fitness classes.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in physical education or a related field preferred.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency such as ACE, AFFA, ACSM, NSCA, or NSPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver personalized one-on-one training sessions based on members’ goals and abilities.
• Lead safe, effective, and engaging small group personal training classes for adults and youth with varying fitness levels.
• Build relationships with members by providing encouragement, accountability, and ongoing support.
• Engage members on the wellness floor through exercise demonstrations, equipment orientations, and fitness recommendations.
• Conduct complimentary fitness consultations and develop individualized exercise programs.
• Monitor member progress, modify exercises as needed, and celebrate successes.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming fitness environment and ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Provide exceptional customer service and foster an inclusive environment where every member feels supported.
• Respond to safety concerns and emergencies.

Benefits

• Free YMCA of the North Shore membership.
• Employee discounts on YMCA programs, childcare, and camps.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations.
• Retirement plan with a 12% employer contribution once vested; no employee match required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed