Fitness: Personal Trainer

The Shames JCC is looking for energetic and responsible nationally certified personal trainers with 2-5 years’ experience; working with all types of modalities. Current CPR & AED required. Excellent customer service and patience is a must.

Summary: In accordance with the Fitness Department policies included below, all Fitness Floor Staff, including Group EX and Personal Trainers, support a positive environment for members, visitors and colleagues. Conducting themselves in a consistently professional and courteous manner, Staff are responsible for providing outstanding customer service, ensuring the safety and well-being of all members and guests, also ensuring a warm and friendly community experience throughout the Fitness Center, Group Ex Department, and the entire JCC.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities listed below. While we strive to maintain clarity around job expectations, work activities may be subject to change at any time, in accordance with organizational needs.

• Arriving 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time is required.
• Performance of professional fitness work, as determined in cooperation with the supervisor.
• Assistance with the upkeep of the physical environment, including the performance of cleaning activities when necessary and putting back all equipment used during personal training sessions.
• Attendance at all mandatory meetings and trainings, as well as in-service trainings is required.
• Performance of walk-throughs of the Fitness Center to ensure all is clean and in working order, and prompt notification of the Fitness and Operations Manager of any equipment repair or related issues
• Maintenance and ensuring the accuracy of all required records, as instructed by the supervisor, including but not limited to orientations, assessments and sensitive member data, and ensuring proper and secure filing of such records.
• Assuring that the first aid kit is fully stocked, and notifying the appropriate party for replenishment when supplies are low.
• Arranging for coverage in case of absence is required, in accordance with local law. Coverage arrangements should be emailed in advance to both the substitute and the supervisor and may be subject to supervisory and/or management approval.
• Adherence to all Fitness Department Policies is required (policies included in this document).

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications
• Personal trainers and Group EX instructors must maintain certification through nationally-recognized organizations, and provide specialty certifications, as needed

Additional Qualifications:

• A team player, with the ability and willingness to take management direction, and to interact with others in a friendly, engaging, and professional manner
• A strong track record of consistently providing excellence in service, and quality of work
• Proficiency in using technology and/or office skills, as could be required on the job
• Experience working in high-performing, collaborative and constructive teams
• Personal attributes of integrity and professionalism, as well as a commitment to and passion for Fitness, and the JCC’s mission
• Excellent customer service, patience and positive attitudes are a must.

Work Environment: This job may operate throughout all fitness facilities, as well as in a professional office environment, to be determined in accordance with the agency’s business needs.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: These are hourly and piece rate roles with varying schedules, with hours to be determined in concert with the supervisor, the Fitness Director and Group Ex Manager, and/or other management personnel.

Pay Rate: $40 per hour

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to [email protected].