Personal Trainer - Bittner YMCA, Nights-Weekends

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is seeking a Personal Trainer who provides high-quality exercise prescriptions to members. Key responsibilities include conducting fitness assessments, tailoring training programs, and demonstrating exercises. Applicants should possess a personal training certification and exude interpersonal skills aligning with YMCA values.

Benefits

Free individual YMCA membership

Discounts on programs

Tuition Assistance

Competitive Wages

Flexible Schedules

Career Development

Child Care discount 25%

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12%

Qualifications

• Passionate about fitness and helping others.
• Must possess CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.
• Ability to frequently lift a minimum of 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments for members.
• Tailor training programs to various fitness levels.
• Provide clear instructions on exercise techniques.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Empathy

Patience

Education

Personal Training Certification

Job description

"My favorite part about working at the Y is meeting all the different people who come in - seeing new faces and building relationships everyday is rewarding." - Cris B., Member Services

SCHEDULE: Looking for week nights and weekends.

PAY RATE: $20.00/hr

The Personal Trainer provides an enjoyable, high quality and safe exercise prescription to YMCA members and program participants.

• Conduct fitness assessments to understand members' current fitness levels.
• Adaptability to tailor training programs for various fitness levels and preferences.
• Provide clear and concise instructions on exercise techniques. Demonstrate proper form and posture to minimize the risk of injury.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about fitness and helping others reach their goals.
• Patience and empathy to understand clients' individual challenges.
• Must obtain or posses a Personal Training Certification through nationally recognized organization (AFAA, ACE, NSCA, NASM, or ACSM Personal Training certification(s) .

Perks of working at the Y!

• Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Schedules
• Career Development
• Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program
• Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12%, eligibility requirements; 403b and Roth available

We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. This position is expected to be able to successfully perform all physical activities necessary to perform essential and related functions of the job including, ability to frequently lift a minimum of 45 pounds efficiently and safely. Personal Training and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications are required prior to hire and/or prior to peforming Personal Trainer duties.

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.