Ignite Your Passion for Fitness - Become a Personal Trainer at the YMCA of the North Shore!

Do you have a passion for health and wellness and love inspiring others to achieve their fitness goals? Are you seeking a meaningful role with an organization that makes a real difference in the community? If so, this might be the opportunity you've been looking for!

As a Personal Trainer at the YMCA of the North Shore, you'll be a key player in helping members of all fitness levels build confidence, strength, and healthier lifestyles. Working in our fully equipped, state-of-the-art facility, you will design and deliver customized workout plans tailored to individual goals and abilities. From demonstrating exercises and conducting fitness equipment overviews to offering complimentary sessions and hands-on guidance, you'll ensure each member receives an exceptional and personalized experience.

You'll regularly meet with clients to assess progress and make meaningful modifications, ensuring their success. On the fitness floor, you'll be a visible, welcoming presence-ready to answer questions, provide expert advice, and support members in reaching their goals. You'll also help keep our equipment clean and functioning properly, contributing to a positive and safe workout environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in personal training or fitness instruction
  
• Ability to connect with and support a diverse community
  
• Strong knowledge of fitness principles, strength training, and equipment use
  
• Passion for assessing individual needs and creating goal-based training plans
  

Why Work at the Y?

In addition to joining a supportive and mission-driven team, you'll enjoy:

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs
  
• Paid training and development to expand your skills
  
• Opportunities for growth and advancement across seven Y locations
  
• 12% company-funded retirement contribution (once vested, no match required)
  
• Sick time accrual and a positive, team-oriented environment
  

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in physical education or related field preferred
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency such as ACE, AFFA, ASCM, NSCA, and NSPA preferred

For further assistance, you may contact the HR department at 978-564-3075.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading classes and activities, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Must be able to lift 45-pound weight plates
• Must be able to workoutside when weather permits
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Ability to listen, hear, and discern members & program participants' wants, needs, and interests
• Ability to respond to safety and emergencies
• Ability to demonstrate equipment used for exercise training

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.