Personal Trainer

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

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  We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
  
  
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  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
  
  
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  Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
  
  
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  403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
  
  
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  Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
  
  
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  A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
  
  
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  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

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

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