Personal Trainer

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Pennsburg (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discount on child care and summer camp

Planning for your future? Y guidance

New client leads provided

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer to work one-on-one with members, design personalized fitness programs, and motivate clients to achieve their goals. The role focuses on safety, proper technique, and building rapport to support lasting healthy habits.

You’ll receive client leads, access to gym facilities, and a supportive non-profit environment that strengthens the community.

Qualifications

• Be at least 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.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Maintain knowledge of trends in wellness, fitness and healthy lifestyles

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Relationship building

Written communication

Wellness knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physiology or related field

National Personal Training Certification (NSCA/ACSM/ACE/NEITA/AAAI)

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Part Time, Hourly | $18.00-$25.00

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!
• Flexible work schedule
• 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:

• Be at least 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.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• 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.