Wellness Attendant

Wellness Attendant

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Embark on a Journey for Impactful Adventure. Provide service to YMCA members in the fitness center and ensure the safety and risk management of the area and the members.

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, YGBW 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.

• 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 403(b) 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

• Conduct Wellness Center Orientations based on branch guidelines and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous and professional manner.
  • Members working out in the Fitness Center will be acknowledged by staff.
  • Staff will be identifiable by staff shirt and nametag.
  • Staff is trained and knowledgeable about the Fitness Center; it will be staffed 100% during operating hours; our facility and equipment will be clean.
• Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine Fitness Center absolutes:
  • Report any mechanical or breakdown problems immediately to fitness director and document in maintenance logbook and on equipment.
  • Be available for advice, spotting and other assistance to membership.
  • Encourage members to wipe down vinyl seating of strength and cardiovascular equipment and benches after use. Clean equipment as requested by supervisor.
  • Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.
  • Maintain continuous surveillance during shift.
  • Encourage members to live a healthy lifestyle.
  • Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interface with all personality types required.
• Knowledge and/or experience in basic exercise principles required.
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for!