Personal Trainer

Edwardsville YMCA; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused fitness center in Edwardsville seeks a Personal Trainer to design and lead exercise sessions, assisting clients in reaching their fitness goals while ensuring a safe and positive environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, CPR certification, and a personal training certification. The role involves planning individualized training programs and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all fitness levels.

Qualifications

• Completed or currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field.
• Current certification in personal training from accredited organizations.
• 50 to 100 hours of practical experience in personal training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead individual/group exercise sessions.
• Promote member wellness per YMCA policies.
• Maintain a safe and inviting environment for members.

Skills

Exercise equipment knowledge

Ability to work with varying fitness levels

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field

Certification from accredited organizations

Job description

Position Summary

The Personal Trainer will be responsible for planning and leading a range of individualized or group exercise/activity sessions for clients in a fitness specialty area in order to assist them in establishing and reaching their fitness/wellness goals. The Personal Trainer will promote member wellness in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures while creating a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are WELCOMING: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are GENUINE: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are HOPEFUL: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are NURTURING: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

1. Design safe and effective 30‑minute to 1‑hour personal training programs for individual clients, adapting the strength training program to each person’s specific needs and abilities.
2. Demonstrate, teach and provide individual supervision, reinforcement, and feedback to the client on safe exercise techniques during members’ training sessions.
3. Promote Personal Training through personal example and member interaction.
4. Maintain and practice a safe exercise and work environment for members and staff by keeping a neat, clean and pleasant environment on the Fitness Center floor.
5. Stay current on fitness concepts and ideas.
6. Abide by all YMCA personal trainer policies.
7. Exemplify the core mission values of the YMCA while performing all duties.
8. Attend scheduled Fitness Center/Personal Trainer staff meetings and complete required YMCA training.

YMCA Cause‑Driven Leadership® Competencies

Advancing Our Mission & Cause

• Recognizes and articulates that the Y is a not‑for‑profit, charitable organization committed to serving the entire community.
• Participates in the Y’s fundraising efforts.
• Shows appreciation and respect for the time, talent, and contributions of all volunteers.
• Intentionally fosters a cause‑centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Building Relationships

• Builds effective teams and committees by fostering common vision and plans.
• Identifies and builds relationships with internal and/or external partners or key stakeholders to support programs or projects.
• Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and respected.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Leading Operations

• Serves with purpose and passion.
• Acts responsibly with the Y’s resources, following all budgeting policies and procedures and reporting irregularities immediately.
• Uses best practices, guidelines, and industry standards as a framework to improve performance.
• Explores new ideas, remaining open to new ways of thinking and approaching problems.
• Delivers a high‑quality experience to members, participants, or project teams.

Developing & Inspiring People

• On‑boards and develops staff and volunteers for success.
• Coaches others for continuous development, including analyzing performance gaps, building development plans, delivering appreciative and developmental feedback, and aligning passions and career goals.
• Proactively share information, experiences, lessons learned, and suggestions to help others be more successful.
• Solicits and is open to informal learning opportunities to gain insight (e.g., performance feedback, coaching, and stretch assignments).
• Acts in alignment with personal and organizational values in all situations.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Completed or currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field, or equivalent education/work experience.
2. CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
3. Current ACSM, ACE, NSCA, AFAA, NASM, NETA (accredited organizations) certification in personal training.
4. 50 to 100 hours of practical floor experience in personal training; working with free weights, or strength training equipment that includes providing an orientation to clients for individualized fitness programs.
5. Knowledgeable and proficient with exercise equipment in Edwardsville YMCA facilities.
6. Ability to work with beginner to advanced levels of fitness experience.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and safely supervise personal training activities.
• Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously and handle tension and a stress in a positive manner.
• Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.