Personal Trainer

Ymca-of-Greater-Brandywine; Lionville (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family membership

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays & PTO

Babysitting services

Childcare discounts

403B retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

CE reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Brandywine seeks a dedicated personal trainer to conduct sessions and fitness assessments for members in a supportive, professional environment. You will assess needs, tailor workouts, and monitor progress to help individuals reach their wellness goals.

You will follow YMCA guidelines for safety, communicate with current and prospective clients promptly, schedule sessions, and support a culture of healthy living.

Qualifications

• Personal training certification required and recognized (NCCA/ICE).
• Availability nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of basic and advanced exercise principles.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise science or health-related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead personal training sessions and fitness assessments.
• Communicate with members in a timely, professional manner.
• Ensure safe exercise techniques and report equipment issues.
• Promote wellness and participate in events and programs.

Skills

Personal training

Communication with clients

Customer service

Safety & instruction

Education

Current personal training certification (NCCA/ICE)

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or health-related field (preferred)

Job description

Embark on a Journey of Impactful AdventureDevelop and conduct personal training sessions for YMCA members.Who Are We?The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.Perks & BenefitsFree family YMCA membership, including outdoor poolsMedical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employeesBabysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.Employee Assistance ProgramContinuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata UniversityCareer development and paid trainingUnlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00What You’ll DoConduct personal training sessions and fitness assessments as scheduled and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous, and professional manner.Communicate with current and potential personal training clients in a timely fashion.Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine guidelines for screening personal training clients.Report to scheduled sessions on time and be available to provide assistance.Ensure that proper exercise techniques are utilized by all members.Report any mechanical or breakdown problems immediately to supervisor and document on maintenance logbook.Encourage members to wipe down vinyl seating of strength and cardiovascular equipment and benches after use during orientation and training sessions as well as general use.Solicit members to participate in personal training program.Promote a healthy lifestyle.Understand, follow and enforce all wellness center and staff policies.Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.Perform other related duties as assigned.What You'll NeedPossesses and maintains a personal training certification. Must be on the current list shown on the NCCA/ICE websiteAvailability nights and weekendsKnowledge of basic and advanced exercise principles requiredStrong interest in health and fitness; working towards a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or health-related preferredObtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hireWork Conditions and Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typically, the worker is in an indoor environment, protected from weather conditions but subject to some temperature fluctuations. Assigned projects and events may occur outside throughout the year and will be subject to various weather conditions as needed. Demands include (but are not limited to): Visual acuity, talking, hearing, lifting (up to 40lbs. independently, more than 50lbs. with assistance), walking, stooping, rising, kneeling, crouching, sitting or standing (for sustained periods of time), reaching, pushing, pulling, balancing, climbing, feeling, grasping and other repetitive motions of the hands, fingers and wrists.Why You Need To ApplyNot meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for!