Trainer Duty

Overview

The Trainer on Duty (TOD) plays an essential role in assisting members of the JCC through their fitness journeys by offering support and educating on the safe and correct use of cardio and weight training equipment. The TOD is tasked with cultivating a sense of community through positive interactions with members and fostering an environment where members can develop necessary habits to lead to a long-term healthy lifestyle.

The TOD assists members in their fitness journeys by offering support and educating on the safe and correct use of cardio and weight training equipment. The TOD cultivates a sense of community through positive interactions with members and fosters an environment where members can develop long-term healthy habits.

The TOD is responsible for supervision in Fitness Centers which includes:

• Interacting with members and staff to build lasting relationships
• Demonstrating and enforcing effective cleaning of equipment
• Explaining the proper use of all equipment available and exercise technique
• Develop engaging appropriate activities for members to improve engagement
• Promoting personal training and other JCC services where applicable
• Providing a fun, engaging, enriching and safe environment for JCC members
• Ensuring members leave promptly at the end of reservations and stick to assigned locations

• Conduct Start Strong workouts while on Duty as assigned
• Circulate and assist members in using safe and effective exercise form during their workouts
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly fitness floor, including racking weights, wiping machines, stocking etc.
• Report malfunctioning equipment and learn how to troubleshoot
• Enforce current policies such as PPE usage, cell phone use, no open-toed shoes, no bags, etc.
• Attend fitness department and fitness training meetings, including timely email responses
• Attend continuing education classes to keep certifications current
• Troubleshoot issues and refer to supervisor when necessary
• Streamline communication between members and management

• Current nationally recognized and NCCA-accredited certification in fitness or personal training
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
• Not training at another facility within 20 minutes of the JCC
• Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• Educational background in Health and Physical Fitness
• College degree or continuing education preferred
• Experience at a health club is a plus

• Complimentary membership
• Team member discounts
• Club Connect membership
• Opportunities for advancement based on performance and certifications acquired

$18/Hour

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Bonnie Patrick-Mattalian at bmattalian

It is the policy of this institution to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status or status within any other protected group.

Kaplen JCC On The Palisades is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its front doors. Our facility includes fitness centers, aquatic centers, group exercise studios, and more, and our mission is guided by Jewish values and community well-being.