Personal Trainer

4 days ago

Palatine, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Full time
Description

Personal Trainer Opportunity at Buehler YMCA located in Palatine, IL - leverage your passion for fitness

We are looking for energetic, creative, and enthusiastic Personal Trainers to join the YMCA team. This position is great for candidates looking to impact a growing, dynamic organization and their community significantly.

Starting salary is $20.00 per hour and a fitness pay plan

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
  • We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
  • 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
  • A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
  • Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Scope of Responsibilities:

  • Designs and implements safe, effective and enjoyable fitness programs that will meet the unique needs and wants of each member.
  • Plans and instructs individuals, small groups or classes with a personalized approach following YMCA standards and guidelines.
  • Contacts members on a regular basis to follow-up on progression of their fitness program.
  • Keeps accurate records of members' progress.
  • Discusses and promotes all YMCA programs. Motivates members to commit to long term participation.
  • Ensures safe and effective workouts. Responds to, and reports, accidents, incidents, and equipment problems.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings as required. Maintains current certifications.
  • Supports the YMCA's mission and center operations as needed.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least a year of Personal Training experience.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • NASM, ACSM, ACE, or AFAA highly recommended at the time of hire.
  • Must obtain strength training certification and YMCA Principles of Health and Fitness within 90 days of hire.
  • Working knowledge of preventative health and fitness programs and philosophy.
  • Ability to motivate and lead members. - Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
  • Ability to work with varying fitness levels and ages.

Child Abuse Prevention - Support the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required
Qualifications
Behaviors Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations Entrepreneurial Spirit - Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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