Wellness Coach

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership (from perk

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Babysitting during shifts

Program discounts

Retirement contribution 12%

403B plan

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Career development

Referral bonus

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hiring a part-time Wellness Center Assistant at Lionville Community YMCA in Exton, PA. You’ll conduct orientations, assist members, and help keep the gym safe, clean, and welcoming.

Evening and weekend availability is required. The position offers healthcare benefits, paid time off, retirement contributions, education support, and a variety of staff perks through our YMCA network.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Evening and weekend availability as specified.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic exercise principles.
• New hire certifications/trainings within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wellness center orientations per guidelines.
• Assist members in the fitness center in a safe, courteous manner.
• Ensure staff are identifiable and the center is clean.
• Follow fitness center absolutes and report issues.
• Assist with maintenance logs and equipment checks.
• Encourage members to wipe equipment after use.
• Participate in events and open houses.
• Maintain surveillance during shifts.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
• Adhere to YGBW policies and SOPs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic exercise knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lionville Community YMCA - Exton, PA 19341

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health/Wellness

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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 & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and everyday essentials like home, auto, and pet insurance on our employee marketplace
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You’ll Do

• Conduct Wellness Center Orientations based on branch guidelines and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous and professional manner.
• Members working out in the Fitness Center will be acknowledged by staff
• Staff will be identifiable by staff shirt and nametag
• Staff is trained and knowledgeable o Fitness Center will be staffed 100% during operating hours o Our facility and equipment will be clean
• Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine Fitness Center absolutes:
• Report any mechanical or breakdown problems immediately to fitness director and document in maintenance logbook and on equipment.
• Be available for advice, spotting and other assistance to membership.
• Encourage members to wipe down vinyl seating of strength and cardiovascular equipment and benches after use. Clean equipment as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.
• Maintain continuous surveillance during shift.
• Encourage members to live a healthy lifestyle.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsWhat You'll Need

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Availability:Evening 6-10 p.m. shifts and weekend shifts: 7a-1p & 1p-7p.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interface with all personality types required
• Knowledge and/or experience in basic exercise principles required
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

The 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. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.