What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at South Shore YMCA?
Are you passionate about fitness and helping others achieve their health goals? Do you thrive in a supportive, community-oriented environment? If so, the South Shore YMCA wants to meet you! We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Personal Trainer to join our Health & Wellbeing team, where you’ll have the opportunity to create personalized training programs, motivate clients, and make a meaningful impact. You’ll work one-on-one with clients, guiding them through safe and effective workouts that help them reach their fitness goals. You’ll join a team that values community, inclusion, and a commitment to wellness. As a Personal Trainer, you’ll not only support individual members but also contribute to a larger mission of building a healthier, happier community.
Responsibilities
Mission and Community Oriented - Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Work effectively with people of all backgrounds and levels. Willingness to serve and fulfill community needs. Recruit volunteers and build supportive relationships with them.
People Oriented - Remains calm in challenging situations and seeks to understand the underlying cause. Speaks and writes effectively. Develops rapport, relates well and takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Results Oriented - Discovers ideas to create and deliver a high-value member experience. Makes sound judgments, establishes goals, plans work, supports fundraising, and adheres to budgeting procedures
Personal Development - Recognizes personal strengths and limitations, pursues self-development and demonstrates flexibility.
Qualifications
Certifications Required:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, swim and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Responsibilities
- Personalized Training: Develop custom workout programs based on each client’s unique needs, ensuring a safe and effective path to their goals.
- Client Supervision: Maintain a strong focus on client safety and exercise technique during sessions.
- Emergency Readiness: Be prepared to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies, providing first aid or CPR when needed.
- Engagement & Support: Create a welcoming environment for all members, staff, and volunteers, embodying the YMCA’s values of inclusivity and support.
- Facility Excellence: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe fitness area for all.
Mission and Community Oriented - Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Work effectively with people of all backgrounds and levels. Willingness to serve and fulfill community needs. Recruit volunteers and build supportive relationships with them.
People Oriented - Remains calm in challenging situations and seeks to understand the underlying cause. Speaks and writes effectively. Develops rapport, relates well and takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Results Oriented - Discovers ideas to create and deliver a high-value member experience. Makes sound judgments, establishes goals, plans work, supports fundraising, and adheres to budgeting procedures
Personal Development - Recognizes personal strengths and limitations, pursues self-development and demonstrates flexibility.
Qualifications
Certifications Required:
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (current)
- Personal Training Certification (NCCA accredited)
- Familiarity with OSHA and emergency procedures is preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience in fitness training or a related role preferred.
- Skills: Must be self-motivated with the ability to attract and retain personal training clients.
- Minimum Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, swim and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.