Personal Trainer (Part-Time)

YMCA of Central Massachusetts•Southbridge, MA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Senior Membership Experience Director, the Personal Trainer helps YMCA members develop healthier habits and work toward their personal best through health and wellness support, education, and encouragement. The role involves building relationships with members, supporting their wellness goals, and providing consultations and healthy-lifestyle sessions. Personal Trainers also help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming wellness center, promote YMCA wellness services, and support related administrative work. This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Hours may vary based on department needs; applicants are asked to provide their availability. Compensation is $18.00–$27.00 per hour, based on session. YMCA employees have access to YMCA facilities, an Employee Assistance Program, and sick leave. Employees must complete child-protection training before beginning work and are expected to help ensure the safety of children, teens, and vulnerable populations.

Requirements

Personal Trainer certification is required.
A degree in exercise science or a related field from an accredited college is listed as a qualification.
Previous YMCA experience, or experience in personal training and health and wellness programming.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 30 days of employment.
Complete required child-protection training before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least one year of experience in a related field.
National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, or NASM) in group fitness instruction, or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent member service, greet and acknowledge members, and encourage participation in wellness activities.
Monitor the wellness center and equipment use to support member safety and proper equipment function.
Enforce member codes of conduct and YMCA rules and policies, including age restrictions, dress codes, language, and proper use of equipment and facilities.
Demonstrate proper stance, posture, alignment, technique, range of motion, and exercise control during wellness consultations and healthy-lifestyles sessions.
Help maintain a neat, clean, and pleasant wellness-floor environment.
Provide information about and promote personal training and other YMCA health and wellness services and programs.
Apply YMCA mission and core values—honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility—to job duties.
Understand prevention, detection, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, basic emergency procedures, and the legal and professional responsibilities of wellness coaches.
Assist YMCA Group Fitness Management with administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate records of scheduled, rescheduled, and canceled appointments.
Conduct pre-enrollment and post-enrollment interviews to understand members’ wellbeing definitions, goals, cultural backgrounds, healthcare needs, abilities, and interests, and develop plans for their individual needs.
Attend continuing education and mandatory trainings.
Provide safe classes and sessions, and respond to and report accidents or incidents in accordance with YMCA guidelines and the Employee Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.