Personal Trainer

Old Colony YMCA•East Bridgewater, MA

About The Position

Personal Trainers at the Y build relationships with members and provide individualized coaching, encouragement, and accountability to help them reach health and wellness goals. The role includes designing and delivering personalized training, tracking progress, supporting clients, and contributing to a safe, welcoming fitness environment and supportive community. Trainers also help grow personal training by connecting with members and building a client base, and participate in staff meetings, trainings, YMCA events, and professional development.

Requirements

Passion for fitness, wellness, and helping others succeed.
Friendly, motivating, dependable, and comfortable building relationships with members.
Knowledge of safe and effective exercise techniques and ability to adapt workouts for different goals and abilities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with the larger YMCA team.
Motivation to build and maintain a strong personal training client base.
Comfort learning and using YMCA technology and systems for scheduling, communication, and client management.
Commitment to continued learning and staying current with fitness industry best practices.
Required personal training certification and related credentials for the position.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or a related field, or a nationally recognized personal training certification such as ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, or NSCA.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain them as required.
Ability to safely demonstrate exercises and remain active throughout the workday, including bending, kneeling, standing, and moving for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds independently and heavier weights with assistance when needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous personal training, fitness, or relevant practical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Design personalized training programs based on each member’s goals, needs, abilities, and experience.
Provide safe, engaging, and motivational one-on-one or small-group training within professional scope of practice.
Build strong relationships with clients and provide encouragement, accountability, and ongoing support.
Track client progress and maintain accurate health screening and training records.
Connect with members, build a personal training client base, and work toward established monthly goals.
Provide general healthy-lifestyle and nutrition guidance within training, education, and certification scope.
Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming training environment and promptly report equipment or facility concerns.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, YMCA events, and professional development opportunities.
Provide exceptional service and contribute to a positive, supportive fitness community.
Complete YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and other required YMCA trainings within established timeframes.
Maintain required certifications and continuing education.
Maintain professional YMCA staff attire and appearance.