Personal Trainers or Wellness Specialists

YMCA of Lincoln, Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership at Lincoln

Resume-building opportunities

Job summary

YMCA of Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Personal Trainer to guide members toward healthier lifestyles through personalized workout plans and coaching. Certification is required and you will assess goals, design programs, and monitor progress in a supportive environment.

This role emphasizes safety, strong communication, and flexible scheduling, with opportunities to grow and access a Free Y membership at Lincoln locations for qualified staff.

Qualifications

• Certification is required for Personal Trainer position.
• Experience in designing exercise programs.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse participants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one orientations and consultations.
• Design and implement effective exercise programming.
• Monitor progress and provide modifications.
• Communicate with participants and address questions.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Job description

Responsibilities

At the YMCA, we know that fitness isn’t just about going through the motions of a workout. It’s about taking a holistic approach to fitness and having a healthy lifestyle and attitude. As part of the YMCA training staff you encourage and motivate participants to look at fitness as a positive element of a healthy lifestyle. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting one on one orientations and consultations with participants by listening and evaluating their wellness and fitness goals.
• Designing and implementing effective exercise programming.
• Monitoring progress and providing modifications.
• Communicating and maintaining professional contact with participants to answer questions and concerns.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• NOTE: Certification is required for Personal Trainer position.

About

Our staff are enthusiastic about their work because they might be working with an athlete to enhance their routine, the next they might be helping a family start a journey toward a healthier lifestyle and after that they might be helping a senior gain strength to maintain activities of daily living. Plus, they also enjoy:

• A fun and engaging work environment where friendships are made.
• Flexible schedules.
• Room to grow.
• Free Y membership at all YMCA of Lincoln locations for qualified staff.
• Future employers respect the Y – build your resume.

Hours

Variety of flexible schedules available.