Personal Trainer

YMCA Southcoast

Personal Trainer

Fall River, MA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    YMCA Southcoast

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Job Title: Trainer-Personal

    Job Family: Wellness

    Position Summary: Provide one-on-one fitness instruction to members desiring programs tailored to meet their specific health and fitness needs.

    Essential Functions:

    • Develop programs for multiple results including, weight (fat) loss, muscular gain, rehabilitation, health and aesthetics maintenance, improved sports performance among others.

    • Evaluate client’s physical fitness and monitor progress towards specific goals.

    • Choose and develop activities and exercises to provide optimum results.

    • Demonstrate movements and exercises recommended.

    • Engage as motivator to encourage members to reach for physical limits.

    • Design and provide special rehabilitation programs for clients recovering from injuries.

    • Research and introduce new techniques, equipment, and motivational approaches.

    Qualifications:

    • BS Degree in Physical Education, Adult Fitness, Sports Management, or similar; or minimum three years experience in individual or group training program leadership.

    • Knowledgeable in all areas of fitness including strength training, aerobic training, flexibility, exercise selection, and training intensity and duration to meet specific client goals. • Understanding of impact of exercises and training on specific human body areas including muscles and cardiovascular systems.

    • Basic understanding of nutrition and importance to well-being.

    • Knowledgeable about various exercise equipment.

    Physical Demands:

    • Required to lift and or move on occasion weights exceeding 50 pounds to demonstrate exercises to clients.

    • Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods of times.

    • Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and communicate verbally in a noisy environment.