Personal Trainer​/Health & Wellness Coordinator

We’re looking for an energetic, relationship-focused Personal Trainer/Health & Wellness Coordinator to help members reach their goals while creating a welcoming, supportive YMCA experience. If you’re passionate about wellness, thrive on connecting with people, and enjoy mentoring others, this could be the perfect opportunity to bring your energy and expertise to a team that believes wellness is about so much more than a workout.

This position is a full-time, benefited position and is located at our Wells Ave branch.

Under the direction of the Director of Health and Wellness, the Personal Trainer/Health and Wellness Coordinator contributes to the successful operation of the West Suburban YMCA’s Health and Wellness programs including program development, program staff orientation, community relations and financial results. This position will assist in supporting, mentoring and orienting personal trainers to embrace the YMCA culture and spirit, focusing on building relationship skills and superb customer service.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming
: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

• Associates’ degree in human services, social services, recreation, business or equivalent preferred.
• A national recognized Personal Training Certification.
• Two years’ experience in personal training.
• Ability to prioritize workload in accordance with department, branch and organizational goals.
• Committing to support and further our equity-centered work as an organization. Actively supports all DEIB efforts.
• Integrate and lead groups of diverse individuals and departments in collaborative activities aimed at advancing wellness throughout the association.
• Strong relationship building skills to develop solid relationships leading up, across and down in the organization.
• Reliable, dependable, great time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Understanding of the nature and purpose of YMCA and the respective roles of volunteerism and staff.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Other certifications necessary for related field.