Personal Trainer

Named a 2024 Top Workplace in the Philadelphia Inquirer, 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: Lionville YMCA
Pay Class: Part Time
Shifts: Flexible
Rate: $18.00-$21.00

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: Named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of nine 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: The Lioville YMCA is looking for a Personal Trainer to develop and conduct personal training sessions and help transform our members’ fitness levels.   

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct personal training sessions and fitness assessments as scheduled and provide training in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous and professional manner. 
• Develop appropriate assessments and programming for individual client needs. 
• Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine guidelines for screening personal training clients. 
• Report to scheduled sessions on time and be available to provide assistance. 
• Ensure the proper exercise techniques are utilized by all members. 
• Report any mechanical or breakdown problems immediately to supervisor and document. 
• Build relationships with personal training clients and solicit members to participate in personal training programs. 
• Promote a healthy lifestyle. 
• Understand, follow and enforce all wellness center policies. 
• Participate in special events and open houses. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

 Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of basic and advanced exercise principles required.    
• Strong interest in health and fitness. 
• Course work towards a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or health-related field preferred.
• Possess a NCCA accredited personal training certification
• Lifting (up to 40lbs. independently, more than 50lbs. with assistance), walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or standing (for sustained periods of time).  

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 more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings and optional 403B retirement savings plan.
• 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