Personal Trainer/Health & Wellness Coordinator

YMCA of the USA; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LiveStrong at the YMCA program

Job summary

West Suburban YMCA is hiring a full-time Personal Trainer/Health & Wellness Coordinator at the Wells Ave location. You will mentor trainers, develop wellness programs, and ensure exceptional member experiences under the guidance of the Director of Health and Wellness.

The role emphasizes building strong member relationships, delivering high-quality sessions, and contributing to program growth and community outreach within a values-driven YMCA culture.

Qualifications

• Associates’ degree in human services, recreation, or related field preferred.
• A national recognized Personal Training Certification.
• Two years’ experience in personal training.
• Ability to prioritize workload in accordance with department, branch and organizational goals.
• Commiting to support and further DEIB efforts.
• Lead diverse groups in collaborative wellness activities.
• Strong relationship building to work across the organization.
• Reliable, dependable with good time-management and multi-tasking.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups in the community.
• Understanding of YMCA mission and volunteer roles.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Other certifications necessary for related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and orientation of personal trainers.
• Implement strategies to connect members with each other and the YMCA.
• Support revenue goals for income-based wellness programs.
• Support DEIB initiatives and equity goals.
• Grow and oversee personal training sessions and member recruitment.
• Mentor trainers and onboard new staff to YMCA culture and mission.
• Develop diverse curricula for training programs and train staff.
• Ensure high-quality member-focused programs and safety.
• Support LiveStrong at the YMCA programming.

Skills

Personal training

Relationship building

Customer service

Education

Nationally recognized Personal Training Certification

CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

The West Suburban YMCA is looking for a health & wellness professional to join our Wells Ave location.

Job Description

We’re looking for an energetic, relationship-focused Personal Trainer/Health & Wellness Coordinator to help members reach their goals while creating a welcoming, supportive YMCA experience. If you’re passionate about wellness, thrive on connecting with people, and enjoy mentoring others, this could be the perfect opportunity to bring your energy and expertise to a team that believes wellness is about so much more than a workout.

This position is a full-time, benefited position and is located at our Wells Ave branch.

Under the direction of the Director of Health and Wellness, the Personal Trainer/Health and Wellness Coordinator contributes to the successful operation of the West Suburban YMCA’s Health and Wellness programs including program development, program staff orientation, community relations and financial results. This position will assist in supporting, mentoring and orienting personal trainers to embrace the YMCA culture and spirit, focusing on building relationship skills and superb customer service.

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.

Qualifications

• Associates’ degree in human services, social services, recreation, business or equivalent preferred.
• A national recognized Personal Training Certification.
• Two years’ experience in personal training.
• Ability to prioritize workload in accordance with department, branch and organizational goals.
• Committing to support and further our equity-centered work as an organization. Actively supports all DEIB efforts.
• Integrate and lead groups of diverse individuals and departments in collaborative activities aimed at advancing wellness throughout the association.
• Strong relationship building skills to develop solid relationships leading up, across and down in the organization.
• Reliable, dependable, great time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Understanding of the nature and purpose of YMCA and the respective roles of volunteerism and staff.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Other certifications necessary for related field.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development and orientation of personal trainers.
• Assists in implementing strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
• Alongside the Director, monitors monthly revenue goals to assure that revenue targets specific to income-based wellness programs are met and expenses are controlled.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion. Continue to research, create, recommend and implement strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
• Ensures operational growth of both youth and adult personal training sessions through program development and expansion and member / program recruitment and retention.
• Mentor and provide an orientation for personal trainers to help understand the YMCA culture and mission. Develops a plan for onboarding new staff in those areas and creates a plan to set them up for success. Facilitates communication and provides leadership. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Build diverse and adaptable curriculum for personal training programs and help to train personal trainers on how to execute curriculum to provide consistent, quality sessions.
• Ensures high quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, evaluations and ongoing mentoring of staff.
• Aids in the support of medically based wellness programming such as Livestrong at the YMCA.
• Participate in special events and activities to enhance the member experience and volunteer opportunities.
• Ensure standards are met regarding implementation and oversight for program evaluation. This will guarantee faithfulness to the Y’s cause and a high-quality commitment to YMCA standards and successful financial outcomes.
• In direct member service 35 hours per week (i.e. 30 hours personal training, up to 5 hours of group exercise instruction and 5 hours of administration- staff orientation and training, program development).
• Assist Director and Assistant Director with monthly staff trainings for Wellness staff and ensure consistent safety / emergency response training is reviewed and understood by all fitness staff.
• Actively support the Annual Campaign and be a department staff leader towards a successful team achievement.
• Help to promote the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Support the Assistant Director/Director in conducting inventory and operating supplies for the department.
• Gather program statistics as requested. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program. Submit program enrollment data when requested.
• Ensure that all programs under your supervision meet the highest standards of program and member service quality and safety.
• Work in earning LiveStrong certification to help administer LiveStrong at the WSY.
• This is a seven-day/week department and will require a flexible schedule to maintain consistency and delivery of programs and services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Certifications

• A national recognized Personal Training Certification.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.