Personal Trainer

YMCA Southcoast • New Bedford, MA

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrate movements and exercises recommended.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree