Fitness Team Lead
Downers Grove, IL
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Description
Energize, Inspire, Transform: Lead Fitness Excellence at the Indian Boundary YMCA!
The Fitness Team Lead coordinates assigned programs and staff, in areas such as fitness, Active Older Adults, and/or strength training. Ensures that programs operate in a quality manner, consistent with YMCA guidelines and standards.
- We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
- Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
- 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
- Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
- A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
- Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
Salary is $20.00 per hour with a fitness pay plan, part-time benefits and opportunities to grow within the organization
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer and paid staff.
- Develops special events and seasonal programs for members.
- Develops, implements, supervises and evaluates programs for YMCA members and other groups.
- Plans and instructs individuals, groups and/or classes. - Participates in marketing and retention activities.
- Assists with development and management of the department budget.
- Maintains records related to program.
- Attends and conducts staff meetings and trainings.
- Maintains current certifications.
- May perform fitness testing and orientations.
- Ensures a safe and effective workout area.
- Reports equipment problems.
- Discusses and promotes all YMCA programs.
- Motivates members and staff to commit to long-term participation.
- Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.
Requirements:
- Must be a certified personal trainer or group exercise instuctor
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Wellness, Fitness, or related field with 1 to 3 years of experience with some supervisory experience.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Have specific knowledge and ability in fitness instruction as well as preventative measures in health and fitness.
- Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing to individuals and small groups.
Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:
- Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
- Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
- Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
- Complete all child abuse prevention training as required.
Established in 1858, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago was created as a place where community members could find growth and support. Today, 165 years later, the YMCA of Metro Chicago has 14 centers, five camps, and nearly 100 extension sites, making the Y one of the largest social enterprises in Chicago. More than half a million individuals rely on the Y each year for social guidance and individual empowerment. The Y has remained at the heart and soul of personal development in Chicagoland and the Midwest and intends to do so for generations to come.
