Personal Trainer
Greater Philadelphia YMCARole Overview
Greater Philadelphia YMCA is hiring a principal-level Personal Trainer. This is a full-time role in Havertown. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
Love helping people crush their personal fitness goals? You’re in the right place!
We are looking for a Personal Trainer to work closely with members to understand their fitness goals, create personalized workout plans and provide motivation and support. If you are passionate about health and fitness, are great at communicating skills and want to work one on one to help our members, read on!
Some rewards for joining our team:
- Free YMCA membership -access to all branches!
- Flexible work schedule
- Sweet discount on child care and summer camp programs
- Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
- New client leads are provided…you do the rest!
What is needed for this job:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in physiology or related field preferred.
- National Personal Training Certification, option to discuss reimbursement program for newly certified trainers. (NSCA, ACSM, ACE, NEITA, AAAI).
- Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to engage members and build rapport.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Maintain knowledge of trends in wellness, fitness and healthy lifestyles
The responsibilities we will trust you with:
- Conduct one-on-one personal training sessions and small group workouts
- Cultivate and develop relationships with members and assist them in making healthy lifestyle choices, build self-esteem and build commitment to the YMCA
- Assess clients’ fitness levels and design customized fitness programs
- Supervise and instruct on exercise technique on a one-on-one basis. Creatively and enthusiastically motivate others to change their lifestyle.
- Demonstrate exercises and provide guidance on proper technique and form
- Provide exceptional customer service, fostering client relationships
What you can expect:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Access to gym facilities and equipment
- Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
- Did we mention we provide your client leads?
Got the certs and want to check us out? We want to meet you! Get our conversion started with this quick 3-minute online application.
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Personal Trainer position at Greater Philadelphia YMCA?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Greater Philadelphia YMCA. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Personal Trainer position at Greater Philadelphia YMCA located?
This position is based in Havertown. Greater Philadelphia YMCA has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Personal Trainer at Greater Philadelphia YMCA earn?
Greater Philadelphia YMCA has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Personal Trainer role at Greater Philadelphia YMCA posted?
This role was posted on April 20, 2026 (55 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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