About the role
PAY RANGE:
$26.50 - $34.00 Hourly
HOURS/AVAILABILITY:
Part Time: Preferred times M-F 6am-8pm, Sat 8am-6pm
POSITION SUMMARY:
Do you have a passion for fitness and helping others reach their goals? We’re looking for friendly, motivated, and certified Personal Trainers to also serve as Weight Room Attendants — offering support to our members while building your own client base.
This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, community-focused environment while making a real impact on people's health and wellness journeys.
This position works under the general supervision of the Healthy Lifestyles Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
As a Personal Trainer, you’ll:
* Conduct fitness assessments and orientations * Design and deliver individualized workout programs * Educate members on safe exercise techniques and general wellness * Track client progress and sessions * Maintain up-to-date certifications and training logs * Complete & maintain required certifications (i.e. CPR/AED, First Aid, Y online Healthy Lifestyle trainings, Personal Trainer, etc.). * Adheres to all Child Abuse Prevention guidelines and attends and participates in all required abuse risk management training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills & Knowledge:
* Extensive knowledge of health and wellness * Experience in health/fitness or related field preferred * Knowledge and ability to engage members in specialized health & wellness programming (i.e. workshops, assessments, seminars, etc) * Basic computer skills * Customer service skills * Knowledge of fitness program design and implementation * Knowledge of conducting fitness assessments
Education & Training:
* National personal trainer certification (ACSM, NSCA, ACE, NASM, etc) * High School diploma or GED * CPR/AED and First Aid * TB test * Y online Healthy Lifestyles trainings (completed within 3 months of hire)
WHY THE Y?:
* Free Y membership with employment * Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire* * Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.
Child Protection Commitment
The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.
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