Job description

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: West Chester Area YMCA
Pay Class: Part Time
Shifts/Availability: Varies/Evenings and Weekends
Rate: $17.40-$22.40

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: The West Chester Area 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
• Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine guidelines for screening personal training clients
• Report to scheduled sessions on time and be available to aid
• 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 program
• 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 and maintain a personal training certification from a nationally accredited association. Approved organizations/certifications: AAAI (Personal Fitness Certified Trainer), AFPA (CPT), ACE, ACSM, ISSA (CPT), IFPA (APFT), NASM

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 membership must live in the same household)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - The YMCA of the Greater Brandywine considers candidates for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable federal, state & local laws.

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