Personal Trainer

Jewish Community Center Works; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary JCC membership

NJ Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

The JCC of Central NJ in Scotch Plains, NJ is seeking energetic and friendly qualified Personal Trainers for part-time weekday, evening and weekend shifts. Training will involve working with clients of varying ages and abilities, and reporting to the Director of Fitness.

Responsibilities include designing programs, ensuring safety and effectiveness, and promoting excellent customer service. Benefits include complimentary JCC membership and NJ Paid Sick Leave.

Qualifications

• Current Personal Training Certification (nationally recognized and NCCA accredited).
• CPR/AED Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent).
• First Aid Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent).
• Knowledge of fitness equipment and body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design individual and small group exercise programs tailored to clients' goals.
• Execute fitness programs safely and effectively.
• Help clients reach fitness and wellness goals through appropriate exercise selection.
• Assist and correct members in using fitness equipment.
• Represent the JCC with professional appearance and conduct.
• Provide high-quality customer service to program participants.
• Grow client base through strong interpersonal skills.
• Function as a strong team player.

Skills

Fitness equipment knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Client interaction

Flexible schedule

Education

Nationally recognized Personal Training Certification (NCCA accredited)

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Personal Trainer
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Summary of Position:

The JCC is looking for energetic and friendly certified Personal Trainers with a keen understanding of customer service and professionalism. Part-time weekday, evening and weekend shifts available. Personal Trainers will have the opportunity to work with clients of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds. This is a part-time, overtime non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Fitness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design individual and small group exercise programs tailored to the needs and attainable goals of specific clients
• Execute fitness programs designed in a safe and effective way
• Help clients reach their fitness and wellness goals through appropriate exercise selection
• Proactively assist, train and correct members with proper use of fitness equipment
• Positively represent the JCC with professional appearance and conduct
• Provide the highest quality of customer service to program participants
• Utilize strong interpersonal skills with an eagerness to grow client base
• Function as a strong team player

Key Benefits Offered:

• Complimentary JCC membership, including member pricing on programs
• NJ Paid Sick Leave

Compensation:

starting at $35/hour ($17.50 per 30-minute session); commensurate with experience and certifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications and Skills:

• Current Personal Training Certification (nationally recognized and NCCA accredited)
• CPR/AED Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent)
• First Aid Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent)
• Current and broad knowledge of fitness equipment and body mechanics
• Ability to interact with clients in a positive and encouraging manner
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Practical experience in the field preferred

Physical Demands:

• Work in cooler temperatures (fitness center may be cooler than remaining facility)
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds from the floor
• Ability to stand or move for an extended period of time

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

The JCC of Central NJ's mission is to educate, enrich and empower our community - from generation to generation.

Our Vision is: In our community, with our community for our community.

As a Jewish Community Center, we are grounded in Jewish values and traditions and believe in fostering inclusion, creating connections and ensuring continuity for our community.