Program Director - Membership/Personal Training

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley has an excellent advancement opportunity for an up and coming Fitness professional! We are currently seeking a results driven leader with demonstrated impact to lead Membership and Personal Training for our North Scott YMCA branch location.

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.

SALARY: $45,000 annually

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% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Wages
• Career Development

For over 166 years, the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley has been an integral part of the Quad Cities area. With 6 branches, numerous child care locations and Camp Abe Lincoln, we continue to grow and strengthen the community to bring about positive change. The Quad Cities area, on the Mississippi River, is home to a more than 27,000 businesses including John Deere World Headquarters, Arconic, Kraft, Exelon and a major military installation - the Rock Island Arsenal. We have low cost of living, great school systems and several higher education institutions. Here you can experience a variety of extra-curricular activities similar to those found in big cities but with a small town feel such as arts, baseball, big name concerts and events, and much more!

The qualified candidate will possess at a minimum:

• Demonstrated ability to create a member-focused culture and model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Ability to build solid relationships with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community to grow and retain membership.
• Strong ability to effectively communicate with program participants, members and community partners.
• Ability to foster a climate of innovation and resolve problems to ensure member satisfaction.
• Prior experience with staff supervision and development.
• Prior experience in personal training/wellness and training clients.

The Program Director-Membership/Personal Training directs all aspects of membership and fitness for the branch including recruitment of new members, retention of existing members and supervision of assigned staff. The Program Director will also develop, administer and supervise personal training and/wellness programming for the branch. The Program Director is required to spend 50% of their workweek on the floor performing Personal Training and 50% at the Membership front desk. The Program Director will position the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley as a leader in fitness in the community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Exercise Science) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in customer service preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Prior personal training/fitness/wellness and customer service experience required.
• Must possess general health and wellness knowledge including biomechanics, anatomy, nutrition, injury prevention, cardiovascular and strength training principles, coaching skills and basic machine and facility maintenance
• Minimum of 2 years experience training clients.

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to pass background check
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification - must have prior to hire
• Must be able to pass the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley CCC training and Cash Handling training.
• Nationally Recognized Personal Training Certification (AFAA, ACE, NSCA, NASM, or ACSM certification)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person