Charles E. Lakin Personal Trainer/Wellness Coach

Ymca of Greater Omaha; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Locations across the metro

Flexible work attire

Tuition discounts

Training & development

Rain On Demand Pay

Employer-paid retirement contribution

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Omaha is seeking a Charles E. Lakin Personal Trainer/Wellness Coach in Council Bluffs, IA. The role involves designing and guiding individual and group fitness sessions in a welcoming setting and building community through inclusive wellness.

The position requires ability to work with varied fitness levels, obtain required certifications, and complete YMCA trainings. A flexible schedule and growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Two or more years of college in relevant field preferred.
• Must hold current nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification.
• Excellent customer service and general office skills.
• Ability to communicate with groups of varying fitness levels.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Complete YMCA culture training before first shift.
• CPR/AED and First Aid within 30 days of hire.
• Able to relate to diverse groups and pass background check.
• Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse reporting training.
• Report suspicious behavior and adhere to abuse reporting duties.

Responsibilities

• Design safe, effective exercise programs based on client goals.
• Maintain professionalism and client rapport; emphasize wellness.
• Work independently, manage client records and confidentiality.
• Model a healthy lifestyle and positive attitude.
• Educate clients on fitness and wellness principles.
• Participate in departmental and branch trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Group instruction

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

College coursework in Exercise Science or related field

Tools

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

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Charles E. Lakin Personal Trainer/Wellness Coach

Personal Trainer Charles E. Lakin YMCA, Council Bluffs, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4033

Salary Range: $15.00 To $20.87 Hourly

So many perks & benefits ~ Enjoy a flexible schedule ~ Work with great people ~ Make a difference in our community ~ Free YMCA membership ~ Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you ~ Tuition discounts ~ Flexible work attire ~ Training & development!

BENEFITS:

• Free individual YMCA membership
• Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you!
• Flexible work attire – Y shirts provided & you choose your style
• Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
• Rain On Demand Pay – get paid quicker
• 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings – no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements)
• Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, & make a difference in our community!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Personal Trainers develop and facilitate individual and group sessions in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels; effectively building community with clients and other members to help meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Designs safe and effective exercise programs based on client/group’s goals and needs &/or protocols – programs will be reviewed by Health & Wellness Lead staff to ensure quality.

2. Maintains professionalism and client rapport as well as continuing education with an emphasis on enhancing the spiritual, physical and mental health of each client and member.

3. Works independently, organizing multiple client records and maintains strict confidentiality.

4. Exhibits a positive attitude and models a healthy lifestyle.

5. Educates clients and members about fitness and wellness principles.

6. Actively participates in departmental and branch meetings and/or trainings.

7. Performs other duties assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Engaging Community

Communication & Influence

Critical Thinking & Decision Making

Functional Expertise

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age

2. Two or more years of college, pursuing a degree in Exercise Science, Wellness Health Promotion or related health field preferred

3. Must hold current nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification from approved organization

4. Excellent customer service and general office skills

5. Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members and the ability to work with varying fitness levels and ages

6. Ability to work independently with attention to detail required

7. Complete before first shift: YMCA cause & culture training; fitness-specific training; all required abuse prevention training

8. Complete within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED; First Aid (provided by YMCA)

9. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check.

10. Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.

11. Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Wellness Center environment, must be able to stand for extended periods of time, walk, and bend over, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and move, lift and/or carry up to 45 pounds.

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.

Hours may include evening and weekend work.

The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer