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Fitness Coach

1/27/2026

Fitness Coaches are responsible for instructing members on safe exercise practices and correcting unsafe exercises. They also supervise fitness areas and promote membership retention through positive interactions.

Salary

16 - 18.5 USD

Working Hours

10 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
About the Role

Description

The Westfield Area YMCA is seeking friendly, reliable Fitness Coaches to join our Health & Wellness Team at our Cranford location. We offer a fun, positive and inclusive work environment.


Responsibilities of the Fitness Coach include, but are not limited to:

  • Instructing members how to safely and properly exercise, with or without equipment
  • Detecting and correcting unsafe exercises by offering appropriate modifications to meet members' goals
  • Supervising, monitoring and ensuring cleanly appearance of the fitness areas
  • Placing malfunctioning equipment out of order and reporting, according to protocol
  • Promoting YMCA membership retention by being a “people person” and demonstrating a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Current Open Shifts: Saturday 11am to 4pm; Sunday 12pm to 3pm - during the week, hours vary. 


Pay Range:  $16.00-$18.50 per hour, based on education and certifications


Benefits:

Eligible Employees who meet the requirements are entitled to the following benefits:


·  Complimentary YMCA membership

·  Employee referral bonus program

·  Paid NJ Earned Sick Leave

·  Short-Term disability benefits

·  403b Retirement Savings Account

·  Discounts on designated child care programs

·  Discounts with other organizations for just being a Y Employee and MORE!


The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.


The YMCA is a great place to work and to be a part of the community! For more information, please visit our website: https://westfieldynj.org/


Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must possess, maintain and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid certifications
  • Possess a general knowledge of fitness
  • Strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable communicating with members
Key Skills
Fitness InstructionSafety AwarenessExercise ModificationSupervisionInterpersonal SkillsCommunication
Categories
Sports & RecreationEducationSocial Services
Benefits
Complimentary YMCA MembershipEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramPaid NJ Earned Sick LeaveShort-Term Disability Benefits403b Retirement Savings AccountDiscounts on Designated Child Care ProgramsDiscounts with Other Organizations
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