Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Wilbraham, MA 01095 $18.35•$22.45 an hour YMCA of Greater Springfield 36,135 reviews $18.35•$22.45 an hour

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.