Personal Trainer

Philaymca; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discount on child care programs

Access to gym facilities and equipment

Job summary

Philaymca in Media, Pennsylvania, is looking for a dedicated Personal Trainer to help members achieve their fitness goals. The role involves conducting personalized training sessions and building strong relationships with clients to encourage healthy lifestyle choices.

Ideal candidates will be 18+, pursuing a degree in a related field, and have certifications in personal training. The position offers competitive pay, access to fitness facilities, and numerous benefits as part of the YMCA team.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in physiology or related field preferred.
• Excellent relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one personal training sessions.
• Assess clients’ fitness levels and design customized fitness programs.
• Provide exceptional customer service to foster client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of fitness and wellness trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physiology or related field

National Personal Training Certification

Job description

Rocky Run YMCA, 1299 W Baltimore Pike, Media, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Love helping people crush their personal fitness goals? You’re in the right place!

We are looking for a Personal Trainer to work closely with members to understand their fitness goals, create personalized workout plans and provide motivation and support. If you are passionate about health and fitness, are great at communicating skills and want to work one on one to help our members, read on!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership -access to all branches!
• Sweet discount on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
• New client leads are provided…you do the rest!

What is needed for this job:

• 18+ years of age
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in physiology or related field preferred.
• National Personal Training Certification, option to discuss reimbursement program for newly certified trainers. (NSCA, ACSM, ACE, NEITA, AAAI).
• Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to engage members and build rapport.
• Maintain knowledge of trends in wellness, fitness and healthy lifestyles

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Conduct one-on-one personal training sessions and small group workouts
• Cultivate and develop relationships with members and assist them in making healthy lifestyle choices, build self-esteem and build commitment to the YMCA
• Assess clients’ fitness levels and design customized fitness programs
• Supervise and instruct on exercise technique on a one-on-one basis. Creatively and enthusiastically motivate others to change their lifestyle.
• Demonstrate exercises and provide guidance on proper technique and form
• Provide exceptional customer service, fostering client relationships

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Access to gym facilities and equipment
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Did we mention we provide your client leads?

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.