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YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley

Program Director - Personal Training

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping people reach their goals while developing a team of fitness professionals? This is more than a fitness leadership position—it's an opportunity to build a strong team, develop great trainers, grow participation, and help people become healthier and stronger. Perks of working at the Y! The Y provides a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, benefits and other perks as outlined below.
BENEFITS
As a full-time, employee, our competitive benefit package includes: Health insurance: Y pays 65-93% for individual and 57-82% for family;
Dental:
Y pays 65%; Vision available
Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account Y Retirement Fund:
Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements Eligible to participate in 403B savings account through
Y Retirement Fund Paid Time Off:
Begins accruing at 19 days per year up to a max of 30. Caps at 240 hours
Life Insurance:
Y pays 1 X salary, EE has option to purchase additional coverage
Long Term Disability:
Paid by the Y; Employee can elect to purchase
Short Term Disability Y PERKS:
Free household YMCA membership! Discounts on programs Child Care discount 25%; Summer Camp discounts Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Program Qualifications:
We're Looking For Someone Who Has a passion for fitness, wellness, and helping people achieve their goals. Has experience in personal training, fitness programming, or wellness leadership. Enjoys developing and coaching other professionals. Is comfortable balancing people leadership, program operations, and business growth. Has strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills. Can create accountability while maintaining a positive, supportive team culture. Is motivated by results and looks for ways to continuously improve. Understands that exceptional member service is at the heart of a successful YMCA.

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What they do

A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community center, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.

$46,900 / year median in Iowa

+15% projected growth

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