Youth Fitness Instructor (Certified Personal Trainer) - Beverly YMCA (Biotech)
Youth Fitness Instructor (Certified Personal Trainer)
Are you a certified personal trainer with a passion for working with kids and teens? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of youth by helping them develop healthy habits, build confidence, and have fun through fitness? If so, we want you to join our team!
About the Role:
As a Youth Fitness Instructor, you will design and lead engaging, age-appropriate fitness programs for youth ages 7-16. You will create a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages kids and teens to enjoy movement, develop strength and endurance, and build lifelong fitness habits.
What You'll Do:
- Design and implement dynamic workouts tailored to different age groups and fitness levels..
- Foster a fun, motivating, and inclusive atmosphere that promotes confidence and teamwork.
- Track and assess participant progress, adapting programs as needed.
- Educate youth on proper fitness techniques, injury prevention, and overall wellness.
- Engage with parents and guardians to communicate program goals and progress.
- Support marketing efforts and promote youth fitness programs within the community.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized fitness environment.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Certified Personal Trainer through a nationally recognized agency (ACE, NASM, NSCA, ACSM, etc.).
- Experience working with children and teens in a coaching, fitness, or instructional setting.
- Strong ability to engage, motivate, and inspire youth of all fitness levels.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, energetic attitude.
- Awareness of proper body mechanics and injury prevention techniques.
- Ability to create structured yet adaptable training programs.
- Commitment to the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Free YMCA membership and discounts on programs.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and career growth.
- Be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization dedicated to youth development.
If you're passionate about fitness and enjoy working with kids and teens, apply today and help shape the next generation of healthy, active youth!
- Must be a minimum of 21 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
- Flexible schedules
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 of time
- Ability to listen, hear, and discern members & program participants' wants, needs, and interests
- Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
- Ability to demonstrate equipment used for exercise training
For further assistance, you may contact the HR department at 978-564-3075.
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.
