Personal Trainer (part time, Flexible hours)

The Personal Trainer reports to the General Manager of Health and Wellness. The idea candidate will provide a safe and effective exercise routine for all members seeking their guidance.  They will also collaborate closely with the General Manager, other personal trainers, floor associates and babysitting staff to provide the best experience possible for our members and guests. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to multi­task and provide a comprehensive exercise prescription for their clients.  Must have an overall positive attitude, great sense of fun and must present a professional image both internally and externally at all times.  Take the next step in your career!

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The primary responsibilities of the Personal Trainer include, but are not limited to:

Instruction:
Create and demonstrate a safe and effective exercise program for members of the Albany JCC in accordance with the fitness center director.  Maintain professional standards among clients. These standards include: punctuality, proper attire, and the creation and maintenance of a friendly, safe, and motivating training relationship. Instruct and coach both groups and individuals in various exercises and activities.
Help clients assess their physical fitness levels and encourage and help them set and reach their fitness goals.
Motivate clients and team members.  Identify specific training needs.  Construct instructional programs customized to each client.

Customer Service:
Use excellent customer service skills, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, members and all members of the general public.  Greet each member and guest with a smile and personalized comment.  Attempt to know each participant’s name and their individualized fitness goals.
Develop relationships with members and encourage success of their personal goals in order to strengthen bond with the Albany JCC.  Market future programs in the Health and Wellness Department by engaging in conversations with customers.

Administrative:
•    Maintain certifications through continuing education.
•    Put equipment away after use.
•    Monitor and communicate client progress with the client and fitness director when required.
•    Serve as a knowledgeable and responsible information source to all members.
•    Keep accurate records of all personal training sessions.
•    Maintain confidentiality of client information.
•    Contact and set up initial meeting within two days of receiving information from Fitness Director.
•    Attend all staff and training meetings.
•    Report to the Fitness Director with any questions or concerns regarding client’s issues.
•    Market future programs to members in Health and Wellness Department.

Qualifications:
•    Current CPR/AED and first aid certification required.
•    A positive, up beat spirit, "can do" attitude and great sense of fun.
•    Certified personal trainer certificate from recognized authority.
•    1-2 years of Personal Training experience.

General:
Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
Be highly organized, flexible, and creative, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create effective tracking systems and adhere to deadlines
Ability to work well independently and under deadlines, highly organized, mature
Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and move quickly from one project to another while meeting deadlines
Competitive Salary and outstanding benefit package
A positive attitude, hard worker who also enjoys having fun!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job  functions.  This  document  is  not  to  be  considered  a  contract  for  employment  nor  a  guarantee  of continued employment. This job description is to be used as a guideline to describe the current functions and requirements of the position. The job description may change at any time based on business needs and/or job reorganization.