Part Time Personal Trainer

Job Overview

Personal Trainer

YMCA: Dubuque Community YMCA

Location: Dubuque, IA

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for member engagement, fitness and human performance, and helping others work toward a healthier lifestyle? Are you looking for a way to make a positive impact in your community? The Personal Training position at the Dubuque Community YMCA may be your opportunity!

Dubuque Community YMCA is growing. Are you someone that wants grow with us and lead the Wellness Department in the future? If so, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Summary-Team Leader Position:

The Personal Trainer’s purpose is to build a client base that contributes to departmental revenues by maintaining an existing client base, marketing programs and services, and utilizing the highest quality of customer service. 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal commitment to meeting the needs of the members and guests. 
• Demonstrate correct use of all weight and cardiovascular equipment. 
• Conduct client interviews and council members on exercise recommendations based on fitness evaluations as well as members’ needs and goals. 
• Assist in development and implementations of programs and events.
• Participate in all staff related meetings and other required activities.
• Behave as a role model by leading and promoting a healthy lifestyle. 
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times when working with members. 
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth. 
• Dress professionally, according to the current dress code standards. 
• Actively market and promote personal training to acquire new members and retain existing members. 
• Encourage members to take advantage of other YMCA services and programs. 
• Recommend changes for programming and services in line with current market trends. 

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years of education in the field of exercise science or a related field and at least two years’ experience in a similar position; or a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a combination of education and experience.
• Nationally recognized personal training certification from NSCA, ACSM, or NETA preferred. Other certifying bodies will be considered. 
• Must have a current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications (must be obtained within 60 days of hire)

Physical Demands

• Must be able to physically or verbally demonstrate proper usage of equipment. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with arms and hands; and hear or talk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

Part-Time Hourly Wage: TBD

Additional Compensation Details: Facility Privileges