Fitness Team Lead: Inspire Programs & Develop Your Team

Ymca-of-Metropolitan-Chicag; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work hours

403(b) plan with company contributions

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Family gym membership

Job summary

Indian Boundary YMCA seeks a Fitness Team Lead to coordinate programs and staff across fitness, Active Older Adults, and/ or strength training. You will ensure quality operations aligned with YMCA guidelines and empower staff and volunteers.

The role emphasizes recruiting, training, and supervising team members, developing events, budgeting support, and maintaining records while promoting member engagement and safety in a supportive, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified personal trainer or group exercise instructor.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Wellness, Fitness, or related field.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience or leadership in a fitness setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication for individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer and paid staff.
• Develops, implements and evaluates programs for members and groups.
• Plans and instructs individuals, groups and/or classes; assists with budget.
• Maintains records and attends staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Certified personal trainer

Group exercise instructor

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Wellness, Fitness, or related field

Job description

Indian Boundary YMCA seeks a Fitness Team Lead to coordinate programs and staff across fitness, Active Older Adults, and/ or strength training. You will ensure quality operations aligned with YMCA guidelines and empower staff and volunteers.

The role emphasizes recruiting, training, and supervising team members, developing events, budgeting support, and maintaining records while promoting member engagement and safety in a supportive, diverse environment.