Youth Personal Trainer - Beverly YMCA

Passionate About Fitness? Inspire the Next Generation!

Now Hiring: Youth Personal Trainer/Instructor

Beverly YMCA | Weekdays 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Are you passionate about fitness and excited about helping youth build confidence, strength, and healthy habits? Do you enjoy mentoring and motivating young people in a positive, supportive environment? If so, we'd love to connect with you!

The Beverly YMCA is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Youth Personal Trainer/Instructor to provide safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate fitness instruction for youth and teens. In this role, you'll help young participants learn proper technique, build foundational strength, and develop a lifelong appreciation for health and wellness.

Weekdays: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth during after-school hours.

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  Lead one-on-one and small-group youth training sessions

  
  
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  Teach proper form, strength fundamentals, and safe equipment use

  
  
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  Develop age-appropriate fitness programs tailored to ability and goals

  
  
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  Encourage confidence, accountability, and positive self-esteem

  
  
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  Monitor workouts to ensure safety and provide modifications as needed

  
  
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  Create a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment for youth participants

  
  
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  Serve as a positive role model and ambassador of YMCA core values

  
  

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  Certified Personal Trainer (ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent preferred)

  
  
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  Experience working with youth or teens in fitness, coaching, or athletic settings

  
  
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  Strong understanding of safe progression and youth strength training principles

  
  
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  Ability to connect with young people and foster a supportive learning environment

  
  
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  Enthusiasm, patience, and strong communication skills

  
  

At the YMCA, you're more than an employee - you're part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

We offer:

Free YMCA membership and employee program discounts

Paid training and professional development

Advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations

Retirement plan with a 12% company contribution (once vested; no match required)

If you're ready to help youth grow stronger - physically and mentally - while making a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help inspire healthy habits for life at the Beverly YMCA!

• 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
• Make sure you fill out all the questions!

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.