Personal Trainer- Brandywine YMCA Family Location

YMC; Tavistock (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff discounts on programs & services

Job summary

Brandywine YMCA is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer at the Brandywine YMCA Family Location in Wilmington, DE. The role focuses on guiding youth and families toward fitness success and helping members achieve health goals through structured programs and personalized sessions.

You will lead safe, engaging workouts, tailor plans, and monitor progress while building strong member relationships and contributing to retention goals.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR & First Aid Certified.
• Bachelor's Degree in exercise science or related field or nationally recognized personal trainer certification (ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NASM or NSCA) preferred, but others accepted as deemed appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in all training as assigned.
• Leads energizing, fun, safe programs, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish established department goals and KPI’s.
• Leverage available technology to enhance client results and experience.
• Actively build client base and meet established retention goals.
• Maintain timely and effective communication with the client including but not limited to scheduling session count and follow up.
• Design and demonstrate exercise programs to minimize injury and promote fitness.
• Monitor and assess client progress, provide motivation, keep accurate records of completed sessions.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Exercise principles knowledge

Motivation skills

Contra-indicated exercises knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field

NCCA-accredited personal trainer certification (ACSM/ACE/ISSA/NASM/NSCA)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Personal Trainer- Brandywine YMCA Family Location

Job Category: PHYS ED/FITNESS

Requisition Number: PERSO003157

• Posted : October 28, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Brandywine YMCA
Wilmington, DE 19803, USA

Description

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

• 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
• Learning and development workshops
• Career advancement opportunities
• Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $18-$24. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Attend and actively participate in all training as assigned
• Leads energizing, fun, safe programs, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish established department goals and KPI’s.
• Leverage available technology to enhance client results and experience.
• Actively build client base and meet established retention goals.
• Maintain timely and effective communication with the client including but not limited to scheduling session count and follow up.
• Design and demonstrate exercise programs to minimize injury and promote fitness.
• Monitor and assess client progress, provide motivation, keep accurate records of completed sessions.
• Must have a good working knowledge of general exercise principles up to and including physical limitations, muscle groups, motivational skills, and contra-indicated exercises.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Bachelor's Degree in exercise science or related field or nationally recognized personal trainer certification from NCCA. ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NASM or NSCA preferred, but others accepted as deemed appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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