About the Role
Position Summary: If you’re passionate about inspiring others through fitness and believe in transforming lives through healthy living and innovative wellness programming, then the Y is the place for you. The YMCA is seeking dynamic, motivated, energetic Certified Personal Trainers who will focus on member engagement, satisfaction and retention by building relationships so that members become connected and feel part of the YMCA family.
Key Responsibilities
Key Functions/Responsibilities:
· Supports the Mission and Vision of the YMCA and builds community.
· Build 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.
· Participates in monthly Fit Checks/Ask the Trainer Events.
· Tracks client progress.
· Follows up with each client in a timely manner and on a regularly scheduled basis.
· Operates all equipment properly and promptly reports any problems.
· 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.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education/Experience:
- Four-year degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.
- Nationally accredited certification (preferred: NSCA, ACSM, NASM)
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Experience working with deconditioned and special populations (i.e. seniors, youth, those with chronic diseases) preferred
- Sales experience preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making.
- Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers and supervisor.
- Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
- Reasonable level of physical fitness
- Enthusiastic, outgoing personality
- Demonstrated ability to perform fitness assessments and to teach progressive exercise programs
- 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
- Highly motivated to sell personal training services.
Benefits
Why work at the Y?
The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:
- Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
- Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
- Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
- Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
- A healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- FREE YMCA Membership for you.
- Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
- Discounted or FREE family membership.
- Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
- Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)