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Careers at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Get started finding your next role at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA by using our career finder. Whether you are looking to work at one of our branches or on the association level, we have a wide array of job opportunities that can help you continue to develop and grow in your career.
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Group Fitness Instructor
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Do you believe you can transform lives one class at a time? We do. We are looking for a certified group fitness instructor who loves what they do and also knows that a group exercise class can engage a member like nothing else! An instructor who understands that connecting with members in class can inspire and set members on a track to a healthier life! If that’s you - read on! Some rewards for joining our team: • Free individual YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Access to in-branch babysitting while you work, up to 2 hours, where available • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! • Flexible work schedule What is needed for this job: • 18+ years of age • High school diploma or equivalent • YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification with experience or National certification • Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Set an example of healthy living and personal fitness • Prepare routines and/or choreography within YMCA standards • Provide support and encouragement to members and reinforce healthy lifestyles • Ensure the safety and well-being of members and staff. Notify supervisor of any safety hazards or concerns within the facility • Provide excellent service to all members and notify supervisor of member needs, supplies or other items needed to ensure program quality and member satisfaction • Ensure that safe movement and technique is utilized by every member in all classes • Maintain knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and maintain records on any incidents What you can expect: • To be a part of a fun, diverse team • For your supervisor to be your biggest supporter • To have hundreds of class options to teach • Flexibility that works around your life After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- Let’s gooooooo! We want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our 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.
Lifeguard - West Philadelphia YMCA
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Summer seasonal and year-round positions available!| Mornings, Evenings and Weekends Love swimming and working at the pool? We got you. We are looking for individuals age 16+ to serve as lifeguards. As a lifeguard, you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime! Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule. Opening shifts available for the early bird! • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job as our Lifeguard: • Age 16+ • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to pass the course • Passionate about safety around water and strong swim skills The responsibilities we will trust you as our Lifeguard: • Ensuring the safety and surveillance of all pool participants • Understanding and applying organizational safety procedures for the pool deck and aquatic areas • Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the pool deck, including skimming and brushing What you can expect: • Support from an amazing leadership team • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- Let’s gooooooo! We want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our 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.
Membership Team Member
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Weekdays, Weekends and Evening Shifts Available! Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? We are looking for a Membership Team Member to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help members reach their potential, enact goals, and we change lives in our Y community. Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job: • 18+ years of age • 1+ years of experience in customer service • Have a willingness and desire to live out the mission of the Y • Are experienced in cash handling and can reconcile shift transactions • Enjoyment from working with members and building positive relationships The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Providing customer service support to members, program participants, and guests • Assisting members and participants with their needs, including program and membership registration, troubleshooting issues, and supporting members' wellness goals • Building strong relationships with members and guests of all ages What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger • Great members to work with every day! After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our 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.
Personal Trainer
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: • 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.
Lifeguard - Columbia North YMCA
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Summer seasonal and year-round positions available! Love swimming and working at the pool? We got you. We are looking for individuals age 16+ to serve as lifeguards. As a lifeguard, you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime! Some rewards for joining our team: • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! • Flexible work schedule. Opening shifts available for the early bird! • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job as our Lifeguard: • Age 16+ • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to pass the course • Passionate about safety around water and strong swim skills The responsibilities we will trust you as our Lifeguard: • Ensuring the safety and surveillance of all pool participants • Understanding and applying organizational safety procedures for the pool deck and aquatic areas • Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the pool deck, including skimming and brushing What you can expect: • Support from an amazing leadership team • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- Let’s gooooooo! We want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our 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.
Wellness Coach
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Do you love connecting with people and sharing your knowledge about fitness? We are looking for a fitness coach to join our team at the Y. We spend our days connecting people of all abilities to healthier lifestyles. Whether helping someone new to fitness to feel comfortable, teaching members how to use equipment or keeping the center clean and safe, we change lives and make a positive impact on our Y community. 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! What is needed for this job: • High School degree or equivalent • Fitness experience preferred • Enjoyment from working with people on a fitness floor • Excitement about helping members learn new equipment • Team player with a commanding, positive presence and passion for connecting with members and building relationships The responsibilities we will trust you with: • Engage members to foster a safe and rewarding fitness experience • Build strong relationships with members and guests to facilitate their fitness goals • Maintain a healthy, safe, and clean fitness floor • Provide a friendly and encouraging environment for members in the usage of fitness and wellness programs and services. • Have an understanding and provide basic information to members on exercising and health and wellness. What you can expect: • Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations • Opportunities to learn and grow • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger • Great members to work with every day! After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me - we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our 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.
Personal Trainer
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: • 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.
Personal Trainer
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: • 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.
Personal Trainer
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: • 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.
Personal Trainer
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: • 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.