Personal Trainer

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

Develop and conduct personal training sessions for YMCA members.

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second 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 more!
• 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 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 logbook. 
• 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. 

What You'll Need

• Possesses and maintains a nationally accredited personal trainer certification obtained through a proctored exam. Must be on the current list shown on the NCCA/ICE website- NASM, ACE, NSCA, ACSM
• Knowledge of basic and advanced exercise principles required  
• Strong interest in health and fitness; working towards a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or health-related preferred  
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire
• The ideal candidate must be able and willing to work evening hours, 4-8 pm, and/or early morning hours, 5-9 am. Weekends are ideal but not required. Also