Personal Trainer - Ipswich YMCA (Biotech)
Passionate About Fitness? Inspire Others to Live Healthier!
Are you dedicated to health and wellness? Do you love motivating others to reach their fitness goals? Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity with an organization that makes a real impact in the community? If so, we'd love to have you on our team!
The Ipswich YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Personal Trainer to provide high-quality training experiences in our state-of-the-art fitness facility. In this role, you will work closely with members to develop personalized workout plans, guide them through proper techniques, and help them progress toward their fitness goals.
What You'll Do:
- Engage and support members on the fitness floor through exercise demonstrations, machine overviews, and personalized recommendations.
- Deliver one-on-one and small-group training sessions, tailoring workouts to individual needs.
- Offer complimentary fitness consultations and motivate members to achieve success.
- Observe and respond promptly to members who may need assistance or modifications.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming fitness environment, ensuring equipment is in top condition.
- Act as an ambassador for the Y, greeting members, answering inquiries, and fostering a positive fitness experience.
What You Bring:
- Certified Personal Trainer (ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent) with hands-on experience in personal or group fitness training.
- Strong knowledge of health, fitness principles, and strength training techniques.
- Ability to connect with and support individuals of all fitness levels and backgrounds.
- Passion for assessment, evaluation, and creating customized fitness plans to ensure member success.
Join a team where you can make a difference every day—helping people lead healthier, stronger lives while being part of a welcoming and supportive community. Apply today!
Why Work for the Y?
At the YMCA, you're more than an employee—you're part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a difference
- Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our seven YMCA locations.
- A retirement fund with a 12% company contribution (once vested; no match required).
Be part of a team that supports your career, health, and well-being while making a difference in your community!
- 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
- Create your own schedule! Flexible hours
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 work outside 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.
