Personal Trainer Jobs in Massachusetts

A Personal Trainer plays a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry. They specialize in creating custom exercise programs for individuals or groups, based on their physical abilities and health goals. Personal Trainers guide their clients through various exercises, ensuring proper form and safety. They also provide motivation, monitor progress, and make adjustments to the program as needed. Some trainers may offer dietary and lifestyle advice to enhance results. Certified Trainers have in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, nutrition, injury prevention, and specific exercise techniques.

Before becoming a Personal Trainer, an individual could hold several related positions such as Fitness Instructor, Gym Assistant, or Physical Education Teacher. These roles provide valuable experience in instructing and motivating individuals, operating fitness equipment, and understanding exercise science. In terms of qualifications, a personal trainer should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and an accredited certification in personal training. Some reputable certifications include NASM, ACE, and ACSM. Additional skills such as CPR and AED certification are also helpful as they are equipped to respond to emergency situations. Communication skills, patience, and the ability to motivate are also key traits of successful personal trainers.

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Personal Trainer, Sports Club Boston

  • Equinox
  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago

TRAINER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE: Compensation for time spent in internal education to support your growth as a Personal Trainer and professional Premier facilities with functional training...

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Personal Trainer, Franklin Street

  • Equinox
  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago

TRAINER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE: Compensation for time spent in internal education to support your growth as a Personal Trainer and professional Premier facilities with functional training...

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Personal Trainer

  • Anytime Fitness
  • Devens, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Devens, MA
  • 14 hours ago

Jobs Devens, MA Personal Trainer Anytime Fitness Personal Trainer Devens, MA Apply Anytime Fitness Fitness, Nutrition, Recovery Specialist At Anytime Fitness everything revolves around how we Coach,...

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Fitness Specialist 24 hour Brockton

  • Hebrew SeniorLife
  • Brockton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Brockton, MA
  • 1 day ago

cardiovascular endurance Designs, develops and teaches group exercise classes Provides educational programs on nutrition, fitness, balance, memory and other subjects that enhance and enable wellness...

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Fitness Specialist 16 hours Brookline

  • Hebrew SeniorLife
  • Brookline, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookline, MA
  • 1 day ago

cardiovascular endurance Designs, develops and teaches group exercise classes Provides educational programs on nutrition, fitness, balance, memory and other subjects that enhance and enable wellness...

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Positions

  • Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School
  • Danvers, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Danvers, MA
  • 1 day ago

PLEASE NOTE: Existing Essex Tech teachers covered by the HTF collective bargaining agreement will be given preference in appointments to stipend positions, except that outside candidates who, in...

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Personal Trainer

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Attleboro, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Attleboro, MA
  • 2 days ago

Who We ARE: At The Edge Fitness Clubs, we believe fitness transforms lives....

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Adaptive Fitness Coach

  • YMCA of Greater Boston
  • Woburn, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • 4 days ago

This program targets individuals with severe spinal cord injury or neuro trauma, focusing on structured exercise routines with adaptive fitness equipment....

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Exercise Physiologist

  • Cape Cod Healthcare Inc.
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 5 days ago

Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science. Certified in BLS. Previous experience in adult fitness or cardiac rehabilitation preferred....

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Fitness Coach

  • JD
  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 6 days ago

Level 3 (EQF Level 4) Personal Trainer qualified...

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Athletic Trainer/DME Field Service Rep (S. New England)

  • Surgi-Care Inc
  • MA
  • 6 days ago
  • MA
  • 6 days ago

Desired Qualifications: Holds and maintains applicable professional credentials, such as active Athletic Training licensure, Board of Certification (BOC), American Board for Certification (ABC) Certified...

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Personal Trainer

  • HEALTHTRAX INTERNATIONAL GROUP
  • West Springfield, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • West Springfield, MA
  • 6 days ago

Personal Trainer HEALTHTRAX INTERNATIONAL GROUP West Springfield, MA Job Details $22 - $45 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Paid training Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance...

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Clinical Exercise Physiologist - 24 hours

  • Sturdy Memorial
  • Attleboro, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Attleboro, MA
  • 7 days ago

Education/Training: Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required....

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Health & Wellness Coach

  • YMCA
  • Seekonk, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seekonk, MA
  • 10 days ago

of hire) Foundations of Group Exercise OR Foundations Strength & Conditioning (within 6 months of hire) Listen First and Child Abuse Prevention Summary YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards: Know...

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Certified Athletic Trainer - Industrial Injury Prevention (ATC, OT, PT)

  • Briotix Health
  • South Boston, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • South Boston, MA
  • 10 days ago

clinical, non-clinical, education, presentations, public speaking, coaching, biomechanics, safety, human movement Qualifications Education in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy...

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Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Personal Trainer Jobs in Massachusetts

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Personal Trainers in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.2%
Master's Degree
25.2%
Associate's Degree
6.0%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Personal Trainers in Massachusetts
2-4 years
43.2%
1-2 years
40.2%
None
16.6%


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