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.