Certified Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach

Ymca of Greater Springfield, Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Discounted Programming

8% Retirement for Vested Employees

Insurance options: Health, Dental, Vis

Paid Leave for All

Job summary

The YMCA of Springfield is seeking a Personal Trainer to design safe, goal-oriented exercise plans that align with the Y's cause, engage members, and promote community well-being. You will conduct consultations, tailor programs, perform assessments every six weeks, and lead group classes while building a client base in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

The role requires CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and a PT credential, with opportunities for growth and a commitment to serving diverse

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required.
• National Personal Training certification or Bachelor's in Exercise Science.
• 200–500 hours of hands-on training experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Screen movement patterns and prescribe corrective exercises.
• 1+ year experience teaching group exercise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate fitness consultations and inform about benefits of personal training.
• Prescribe personalized safe exercise plans and maintain client files.
• Conduct follow-up assessments every 6 weeks.
• Perform body measurements and assessments.
• Lead wellness center or group exercise classes and recruit clients.
• Submit weekly payroll/administration logs.
• Enforce 24-hour cancellation policy.
• Track remaining sessions and encourage purchasing more.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Education

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications

National certification in Personal Training

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Job description

The YMCA of Springfield is seeking a Personal Trainer to design safe, goal-oriented exercise plans that align with the Y's cause, engage members, and promote community well-being. You will conduct consultations, tailor programs, perform assessments every six weeks, and lead group classes while building a client base in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

The role requires CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and a PT credential, with opportunities for growth and a commitment to serving diverse