Personal Trainer
YMCA of Greater BrandywineAbout the role
Job Details
Job Location West Chester Area YMCA - West Chester , PASalary Range $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Category Health/WellnessDescription
Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure
Develop and conduct personal training sessions for YMCA members.
Who Are We?
The Philadelphia Inquirer named the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) a 2024 Top Workplace. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine 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.
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.
Qualifications
What You'll Need
- Possesses and maintains a NASM personal training certification only.
- 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
Work Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of
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