Wellness Experience Maker/Personal Trainer - Flagler Health Village YMCA

YMCA of Florida's First Coast; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Branch Membership

Job summary

YMCA of Florida's First Coast is seeking a Part-Time Wellness Specialist in Saint Augustine to engage and retain members through health and fitness services. You will conduct orientations, assessments, and personal training, contributing to healthier community outcomes.

The role requires CPR/First Aid/AED and a YMCA certification path; you’ll complete required trainings (Daxko etc.) within 60–90 days and help drive member satisfaction and program participation.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing wellness programs for individuals or groups.
• Personal Training certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED required.
• Nationally recognized YMCA personal training cert on hire.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principals cert within 60 days.
• Wellness 101 within 60 days; Daxko training within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides wellness services including orientations, fitness assessments, personal training, post-rehabilitation and adaptive wellness.
• Leads and develops member programs and fitness challenges.
• Ensures member safety, cleanliness, and adheres to dress code and attendance standards.
• Maintains time and attendance records; supports annual campaign and community health initiatives.

Skills

Wellness program design

Personal training

Group programming

Fitness assessments

Customer engagement

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Personal Training certification

National YMCA certified personal trainer (approved list)

YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principals certification

Wellness 101

Daxko training

Level 2 Background Screening

Job description

• Base Pay $20.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Free YMCA Branch Membership
• Job Category WELLNESS/HEALTHY LIVING
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Part-Time - Under 30 Hrs
• Manage Others No

There is an opportunity for you at the Y.

You belong here.

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.)
• Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
• Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.
• Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

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).
• Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). https://info.flclearinghouse.com