Personal Trainer

Inspiring Change with the Power of Play! Leverage your passion for fitness - McCormick YMCA is now hiring Personal Trainers.

In addition to joining our mission and making a difference in your community, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago offers great perks for all part-time employees:

• Free YMCA membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Earned Sick Leave
• Flexible scheduling

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

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