Fitness Coach

Fitness Coach

St. Cloud Area Family YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic, well‑organized, motivated, and independent leader to join our fitness coaching team.

Primary responsibilities include motivating and educating members, maintaining the fitness center, ensuring safety, and building relationships with all members.

• Assist members in using exercise equipment safely and correctly.
• Monitor fitness rooms and ensure members use equipment properly.
• Provide excellent customer service and greet all members.
• Use Listen First techniques to connect with members.
• Offer information on proper use of exercise equipment and safety.
• Promote and sell Personal Training during shifts.
• Integrate YMCA mission and core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility into all interactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and a pleasant environment on the fitness floor.
• Inform members of new information regarding strength training safety and effectiveness.
• Create and conduct fitness challenges in cardio and strength areas.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Healthy Living.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Complete New Staff Orientation within 90 days of hire.
• Working toward a degree in a health/wellness field.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
• Ability to work with youth and adults from beginner to advanced levels of fitness experience.
• Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform essential functions.
• Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours; evening and weekend availability required.
• Prior to monitoring the fitness floor alone, must train with a mentor and be approved by the Healthy Living Director.

• Part‑time employee benefits: free membership and discounts on select programs.
• Opportunity to be part of a fast‑growing department and inclusive team.
• Flexible schedule.
• Provided uniforms.
• Fun‑friendly work environment.

We are united in a sincere desire to live out our great mission: to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We serve, care, and love in every interaction.

To serve is to meet physical needs; to care is to meet emotional needs; to love is to create opportunities for connection and service.

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