Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greater Brandywine•Kennett Square, PA

11d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Develop and conduct personal training sessions for YMCA members. The Personal Trainer conducts scheduled training sessions and fitness assessments, supports members in using proper exercise techniques, promotes healthy living and the personal training program, and follows YMCA of Greater Brandywine policies and procedures. The role is based at the Kennett Area YMCA in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and is part-time.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a personal training certification listed on the current NCCA/ICE website.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have knowledge of basic and advanced exercise principles.
Obtain and maintain all additional new-hire certifications and training within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience in health and fitness and/or pursuing a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a health-related field.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled personal training sessions and fitness assessments in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous, and professional manner.
Communicate promptly with current and prospective personal training clients.
Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine guidelines for screening personal training clients.
Arrive on time for scheduled sessions and remain available to provide assistance.
Ensure members use proper exercise techniques.
Immediately report mechanical or equipment breakdown problems to a supervisor and document them in the maintenance log book.
Encourage members to wipe down vinyl seating on strength and cardiovascular equipment and benches after use.
Solicit members to participate in the personal training program.
Promote a healthy lifestyle.
Understand, follow, and enforce wellness center and staff policies.
Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.
Ensure compliance with YMCA of Greater Brandywine policies and standard operating procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
Babysitting while working, up to 4 hours per day.
Program discounts for childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and employee-marketplace essentials such as home, auto, and pet insurance.
12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility.
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.