Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Glen T MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA - Gloucester, MA 01930
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $27.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Varied💪 Ignite Your Passion for Fitness – Become a Personal Trainer! 💪
YMCA of the North Shore – Cape Ann Location
Are you passionate about health and wellness? Do you love motivating others and helping them achieve real results? If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact, the YMCA of the North Shore has the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Personal Trainer to join our Cape Ann team. This role requires weekend availability and offers the chance to work with a diverse membership base in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
As a Personal Trainer, you’ll empower members of all fitness levels to build confidence, strength, and healthier lifestyles. You’ll create personalized workout plans, provide hands-on coaching, and deliver an exceptional member experience every step of the way.
🏋️‍♀️ What You’ll Do
- Design and deliver customized fitness programs based on individual goals and abilities
- Provide instruction on proper exercise techniques and equipment use
- Conduct complimentary fitness sessions and equipment orientations
- Monitor client progress and adjust programs to ensure success
- Be an engaging and supportive presence on the wellness floor
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming fitness environment
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Experience in personal training or fitness instruction
- Ability to connect with and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Strong knowledge of strength training, fitness principles, and equipment
- Passion for helping others reach their health and wellness goals
- Availability to work weekends (required)
💙 Why Work at the Y?
- 🏊 Free YMCA membership + program discounts
- 📚 Paid training and professional development
- 📈 Opportunities for growth across multiple YMCA locations
- 💰 12% employer-funded retirement plan (once vested, no match required)
- 🕒 Sick time accrual
- 🤝 Supportive, mission-driven team environment
✨ Turn your passion into purpose and help our community get stronger every day!

Qualifications
- 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
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.