Trainer on Duty

JCC Association of North America; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership

Team member discounts

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America in Tenafly is seeking a Trainer on Duty to assist members in their fitness journeys. You'll provide support, educate members on the proper use of equipment, and foster a sense of community within the fitness environment.

Qualifications include a nationally recognized fitness certification and CPR/First Aid. The role offers a pay of $18 per hour, with additional benefits like complimentary membership and team discounts.

Qualifications

• Current nationally recognized and NCCA accredited certification in fitness or personal training.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist members through their fitness journeys by offering support and educating on the safe and correct use of equipment.
• Cultivate a sense of community through positive interactions.
• Promote personal training and other JCC services.

Skills

Current nationally recognized fitness certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Team collaboration

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Educational background in Health and Physical Fitness

College degree or continuing education preferred

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Trainer on Duty

Kaplen JCC on the Palisades

411 E. Clinton Ave.

Tenafly, NJ 07670

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assist members through their fitness journeys by offering support and educating on the safe and correct use of cardio and weight training equipment.
• Cultivate a sense of community through positive interactions with members, fostering an environment where members can develop healthy habits.
• Interact with members and staff to build lasting relationships.
• Demonstrate and enforce effective cleaning of equipment.
• Explain proper use of all equipment and exercise technique.
• Develop engaging and appropriate activities for members to improve engagement.
• Promote personal training and other JCC services where applicable.
• Provide a fun, engaging, enriching and safe environment for JCC members.
• Ensure members leave promptly at the end of reservations and stick to assigned locations.
• Conduct Start Strong workouts while on duty as assigned.
• Assist members in using safe and effective exercise form during their workouts.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly fitness floor (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; respond to emails in a timely fashion.
• Attend continuing education classes to keep certifications current.
• Troubleshoot issues and refer to supervisor when necessary.
• Streamline communication between members and management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 capability of standing for long periods.
• Not training at another facility within 20 minutes of the JCC OTP.
• Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

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

Compensation:

$18 per hour

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Bonnie Patrick-Mattalian at [e-mail].

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.