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Personal Trainer

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YMCA of Greater Springfield

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Wilbraham, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Design and implement safe, personalized workout programs for individual and group clients based on their goals. Educate members on proper equipment use and maintain a clean, professional wellness environment.

Qualifications

You have a minimum of one year of experience in the health and wellness field and possess current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications. You also hold a current Personal Trainer certification from a recognized organization like NASM, AFAA, or ACSM.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPR

First Aid

AED certifications

Personal Trainer certification

NASM

AFAA

ACSM

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 
  Pay Range based off of experience and qualifications: $18.35-$22.45   Under the supervision of the Director, create, support and track personalized workouts for members.  
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
  • Design safe and effective personal training programs for individual/group clients specific to their goals and ability levels. 
  • Instruct clients in the strength training principles, training procedures, and exercise techniques adapting to the design model of YMCA. 
  • Educate clients on the proper and preferred use of all fitness equipment in the wellness center. 
  • Provide individual supervision, reinforcement and support during clients' training sessions. 
  • Promote personal training through personal example and member interaction. 
  • Help maintain a neat, clean and pleasant environment on the wellness floor. 
  • Stay current on fitness concepts and ideas. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Previous experience (minimum one year in the health and wellness field) preferred 
  • Current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications. 
  • Current Personal Trainer certification. (NASM, AFAA, or ACSM) 
  • Excellent human relations and communications skills. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand or reach for extended periods of times, move around the work environment independently, push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.
  • Employee is exposed to noise and fluctuating temperatures. 

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YMCA of Greater Springfield

As the oldest YMCA in the country, the YMCA of Greater Springfield has a long established tradition of improving lives in our community. Since 1852, thousands of people have walked through the doors of our Family Centers. In 14 cities and towns, our members and participants are impacted by our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Every day we are reminded that the work we do is not just a luxury it is a necessity. Our amazing team of more than 500 staff members and volunteers consider it an honor and privilege to be part of this incredible social movement: For Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
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