Personal Trainer/ Wellness Experience Maker - Wildlight YMCA

YMCA of Florida's First Coast; Yulee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA in Yulee, FL is seeking a part-time wellness staffer to engage members and provide health services. You will lead wellness programs, fitness assessments, orientations, and small-group activities to improve community well-being.

Responsibilities include hands-on wellness services, safety oversight, and contributing to member retention. CPR/First Aid certifications are required, with YMCA-specific trainings provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing wellness programs for individuals or groups.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required; other YMCA certifications encouraged.
• Personal training certification preferred; within 90 days of employment if not already held.
• Daxko training and YMCA certifications to be completed within defined timelines.

Responsibilities

• Improves the health and well-being of the community served.
• Engages and retains members through wellness services and programming.
• Provides orientations, fitness assessments, and personal training as needed.
• Maintains safety, cleanliness, and accurate time/attendance records.
• Drives member retention and contributes to branch revenue goals when applicable.

Skills

Wellness program design

Personal training

Member engagement

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principals certification

Wellness 101 certification

Daxko training

Nationally recognized personal training certification

Tools

Daxko

Job description

• Location 251 Breezeway Street,Suite 120,Yulee, FL, 32097,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category WELLNESS/HEALTHY LIVING
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Part-Time - Under 30 Hrs
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

We’re looking for people who share our values and exhibit the attributes of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

Looking for morning and weekend availability

Position Summary:

Works directly with member services staff and other Healthy Living staff to engage and retain members, specifically health seekers.

Essential Functions:

• Improves the health and well-being of the community the YMCA serves.
• Works to ensure member safety and enjoyment.
• Contributes to the Daxko Engagement % for the branch.
• Providing hands‑on wellness services including orientations, fitness assessments, personal training, post‑rehabilitation and adaptive wellness.
• Meets established goal for Fast Forward Fitness Appointments.
• Contributes to the branch member retention rate.
• Develops small‑group interaction through planned and spontaneous programming.
• Uses the YMCA’s 15 Service Basics, 3 Touch Model and Standardized Service Responses.
• Leads and develops member programs such as fitness challenges.
• Meets revenue goal if a personal trainer.
• Acts professionally. Maintains accurate weekly time and attendance records. Adheres to dress code, attendance, and punctuality standards.
• Ensures the cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
• Articulates the Y’s mission in order to provide assistance to all and participates in the annual campaign.
• Completes annual trainings in a timely manner (Redwoods, CPR, First Aid, etc.)

NOTE: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.

Community: Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Quality Results: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver high‑value experience for members.

Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology. Professional knowledge of systems and processes.

Qualifications:

• Experience designing and implementing wellness programs for individuals or groups required.
• Personal Training certification preferred from approved YMCA list; required within 90 days of employment.
• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED
• Nationally recognized accredited personal training certification from approved YMCA list upon hire.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principals certification within 60 days of hire (available through Leadership University).
• Wellness 101 within 60 days of hire (available through Leadership University).
• Daxko training within 60 days (available through Leadership University).