Certified Personal Trainer | Waukee Family YMCA

Overview

Certified Personal Trainer | Waukee Family YMCA (Healthcare)

There is nothing like working at the Y. At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause - it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference - every day. EVERY position positively impacts others at the Y - JOIN US, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

General functions: This position is responsible for developing individualized, goal oriented training plans, conducting personal training sessions, facilitating member involvement and relationship building, and providing excellent customer service. Certified Personal Trainers are responsible for exemplifying professionalism and leadership in the areas of fitness, exercise and basic rehabilitation techniques.

Job location
:
Waukee Family YMCA

Shifts / Class Availability
:
Early weekday mornings 5-9 AM, weekday evenings 5-9 PM, weekends 6 AM-4 PM

Hourly rate
: $20.00-$24.00 / hour based on qualifications and experience

Closing date for applications
:
March 12, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Follow proper registration procedures to ensure fees are collected.
• Follow established and approved pre-screening procedures.
• Assist members in developing realistic, attainable goals and continually modifying training objectives.
• Develop an individualized, goal oriented fitness plan for each member assigned.
• Develop and conduct personal training sessions based on goals and abilities of participants.
• Instruct members on proper form, technique and execution of fitness plan exercises for optimal performance/results.
• Motivate members to work to maximum and safe potential, providing physical and psychological assistance, support and encouragement.
• Spot and/or perform exercises with member for the benefit of the member's workout.
• Encourage participants through individual attention as well as verbal, written and electronic correspondence.
• Promote member engagement by encouraging involvement in related Y programs and small communities.
• Maintain records on each participant as directed by guidelines and procedures.
• Monitor participant progress on a regular basis to evaluate program effectiveness and progress toward goals.
• Attend department and Branch staff meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

EEO statements and additional legal requirements should be included as applicable by the organization in a separate section if needed.