Personal Trainer

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Phoenixville (Chester 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

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a part-time, hourly personal trainer to help members reach their fitness goals. The role involves conducting one-on-one sessions and small group workouts, assessing client fitness, and designing customized programs.

You’ll engage members, motivate lifestyle changes, and provide guidance on proper technique in a supportive, non-profit setting. Eligible candidates should be 18+, pursuing or holding a bachelor’s in physiology or related field, and hold a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in physiology or related field preferred.
• National Personal Training Certification; reimbursement discussed for newly certified trainers (NSCA, ACSM, ACE, NEITA, AAAI).
• Excellent relationship-building skills and 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.
• Assess clients’ fitness levels and design customized fitness programs.
• Supervise and instruct on exercise technique on a one-on-one basis; 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 trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physiology or related field

National Personal Training Certification

Job description

Part Time, Hourly | $18.00-$25.00

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

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:

• 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?