Hampshire Regional YMCA 286 Prospect St Northampton, MA 01060 Company Description: Salary Range: Location: Per Year NORTHAMPTON MA Job Type: Category: Full Time Fitness Education Level: Work Experience: Certification Preference: Required Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: The Hampshire Regional YMCA is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the part-time position of Personal Trainer. At the Y, our cause is to strengthen community. To fulfill this promise, we require strong cause-driven leaders to effect lasting personal and social change regarding our organization’s three key areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our employees are all leaders committed to nurturing the potential of all, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Key job duties: • Work with Wellness Director and Healthy Living Director to create and implement wellness programming to motivate and retain current members, as well as gain new members. • Developing and Maintaining Personal training records and programing. • Take ownership of coverage needs, assisting others on the Wellness Team in covering floor shifts as necessary • Be the lead wellness staff setting the example and assisting in training of new staff. • Develop and maintain a positive, safe, nurturing environment in the Wellness Center. • Have a genuine interest in working with a diverse population of individuals, primarily the sedentary and the inactive. • Promote good public relations with members and their guests. Assures that complaints/concerns of members are immediately addressed. • Demonstrate a sincere interest in fitness and positive attitude. Requirements: Qualifications: • Must have and keep current the following certifications: CPR/AED and First Aid and have a degree in a health/fitness field and/or a personal training certification. o (Nationally recognized Personal Trainer certifications: ACSM, NASM, NSCA, ACE, IFPA, AFAA and YMCA) • Must be outgoing, friendly, have good human relation skills and a willingness to serve members. • Completion of the YUSA course “Principles of Healthy Lifestyles” will be required within the first 90 days of employment. • Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain solid relationships with staff, YMCA members, volunteers, and a diverse population of individuals. • Knowledge of membership programming as it relates to the YMCA. • Exemplify YMCA ideals and leadership qualities. • Strong organizational skills, Handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem-solve and possess effective time-management skills. Hours & Availability needed Approximately 5 hours working on the Wellness Floor, and approximately 15 hours administrative; additional hours approved to include wellness floor and class coverage when needed and personal training. • Up to a total of 20-28 hours weekly. • Availability on weekends and evenings. *All applicants must submit an application: http://www.hrymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Employment-Application-2017.pdf