Personal Trainer

Your Next Set

Step onto the wellness floor as a Personal Trainer at the Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA (800 Village Road, Lancaster, PA). In this part-time, onsite role ($16–$18/hr), you’ll fuel members’ momentum with coaching that’s confident, upbeat, and grounded in safety.

Key responsibilities
- Build individualized fitness programs using cardio, strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Coach clients with clear cues, strong form focus, and science-based training methods
- Connect members to YMCA
- Follow YMCA of the Roses safety procedures; document incidents when needed

Required qualifications/skills
- National Personal Training certification (ACSM, ACE, etc.)
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification
- Strong exercise physiology knowledge
- Excellent communication and relationship-building
- Able to lift/handle equipment up to 45 lbs
- Part-time availability with flexible hours (evenings/weekends)

Bring your energy—apply today.

Benefits include

- FREE access to fitness centers and pools at all YMCA of the Roses locations
- Program and lesson discounts
- FREE Child Watch (up to 3 hours per day while working, when available)

How Your Day Hits

You’ll bounce between the fitness floor and scheduled sessions, greeting familiar faces, checking in on progress, and keeping the pace upbeat. Between appointments, you’ll reset equipment, review notes, and map out what’s next for each client’s goals. Evenings and weekends can be the busiest—expect a lively atmosphere with members training for everything from everyday strength to sport performance. You’ll also point people toward classes and digital options so their momentum doesn’t stop when they leave the building.

Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.