Personal Trainer

We are a diverse community joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster social responsibility.

With more than 60,000 members across Chester County, our programs and facilities are always based on the unique needs and interests of the communities we serve. In addition, our volunteers, staff, members and donors are all united by a deep commitment to continually strengthen Chester County.

Job Title: Personal Trainer

Branch: Jennersville YMCA 

Pay Class: Part Time 

Availability/Clients’ Need-based: Early mornings, Evenings, Weekends 

Rate: $20.00 

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all. 

Position Purpose: Develop specialized programs and conduct one-on-one personal training sessions for members of the Jennersville Y. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct personal training sessions and fitness assessments as scheduled and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous, and professional manner. 
• Communicate with current and potential personal training clients in a timely fashion. 
• Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine guidelines for screening personal training clients. 
• Report to scheduled sessions on time and be available to provide assistance. 
• Ensure that proper exercise techniques are utilized by all members. 
• Report any mechanical or breakdown problems immediately to supervisor and document on maintenance log book. 
• Encourage members to wipe down vinyl seating of strength and cardiovascular equipment and benches after use during orientation and training sessions as well as general use. 
• Solicit members to participate in personal training program. 
• Promote a healthy lifestyle. 
• Understand, follow and enforce all wellness center and staff policies. 
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year. 
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of basic and advanced exercise principles required 
• Strong interest in health and fitness; work towards a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or health-related preferred 
• Possess and maintain a personal training certification from a nationally accredited association. Approved organizations/certifications: ACE (CPT), AFPA (CPT), ISSA (CPT), IFPA (APFT), NSCA (CPT), NASM (CPT), etc. 
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire 

Benefits:  

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day
• Fun, fast-paced work environment
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Free Family Membership (all members of the family must live in the same household
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses