Personal Trainer — Flexible Hours, Growth & Wellness Impact

YMCA of the Chippewa Valley; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Discounts on YMCA programs and family

Paid trainings & certifications (CPR,

Strong retirement contribution (12%+)

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is seeking a dedicated personal trainer to deliver one-on-one coaching and small group sessions, tailoring fitness plans for a wide age range. The role emphasizes motivation, safety, and professional growth within the YMCA wellness program.

Ideal candidates hold a recognized personal trainer certification (ACE/NSCA/NASM or equivalent), CPR/First Aid, and have experience in health and wellness programming. Part-time schedule with YMCA benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• EGYM Onboarding (training provided)
• National certification (ACE, ASCM, NSCA, NASM or NCCA accredited certification) as a Certified Personal Trainer.
• Degree in exercise science, or a related field from an accredited college is a plus.
• At least one-year experience in a related field is a plus.
• Previous YMCA experiences, or experience in personal training, and health and wellness programming.
• CPR, First Aid, AED or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations and encourage wellness participation.
• Enforce all member codes of conduct, rules and policies including age restrictions, dress codes, language and proper use of YMCA equipment and facilities.
• Demonstrate correct stances, posture, alignment and technique during wellness consultation and orientation sessions; show safe, effective ranges of motion and exercise control, maintain role-model form.
• Help maintain a neat, clean, and pleasant environment on the Wellness floor and/or Personal Training studio.
• Take professional initiative to offer information, promote and sell personal training and additional YMCA Healthy Living services and programs.
• Integrate the mission of the YMCA and follow the core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility into the healthy living aspect of job responsibilities.
• Understand the prevention, detection, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, basic emergency procedures, and the legal and professional responsibilities of wellness coaches.
• Assist YMCA Personal Training Director with administrative tasks that include keeping accurate records of programming and scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments.
• Attend continuing education and mandatory trainings.

Skills

One-on-one coaching

Small group training

Member motivation

Communication skills

Fitness program design

Safety and injury prevention

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

National certification (ACE/NSCA/NASM or NCCA) as a Certified Personal Trainer

Degree in Exercise Science or related field

Previous YMCA experience or health/wellness programming experience

Job description

YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is seeking a dedicated personal trainer to deliver one-on-one coaching and small group sessions, tailoring fitness plans for a wide age range. The role emphasizes motivation, safety, and professional growth within the YMCA wellness program.

Ideal candidates hold a recognized personal trainer certification (ACE/NSCA/NASM or equivalent), CPR/First Aid, and have experience in health and wellness programming. Part-time schedule with YMCA benefits is offered.