Personal Trainer - North Scott YMCA

Scott County Family YMCA; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving community health and wellness! As a Personal Trainer at the YMCA, you'll provide high-quality exercise prescriptions and support to members of all fitness levels. Your role will involve conducting fitness assessments, tailoring training programs, and ensuring safety through proper technique demonstrations. The YMCA values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and you will play a crucial part in helping individuals reach their fitness goals. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive wages, and a range of perks, including a free YMCA membership and discounts on programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free individual YMCA membership

Tuition Assistance

Competitive Wages

Flexible Schedules

Child Care discount 25%

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12%

Qualifications

• Must possess a Personal Training Certification through a recognized organization.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certifications required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments to understand members' current fitness levels.
• Provide clear instructions on exercise techniques and demonstrate proper form.
• Tailor training programs for various fitness levels and preferences.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Passion for fitness

Patience and empathy

Education

Personal Training Certification

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Job description

Scott County Family YMCA | Eldridge, IA 52748

SCHEDULE: Varies depending upon appointments. Must be flexible to work 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 possess a Personal Training Certification through a nationally recognized organization (AFAA, ACE, NSCA, NASM, or ACSM Personal Training certification).

Perks of working at the Y:

• Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Schedules
• Child Care discount 25% (must work minimum 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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 the 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 performing 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.