Personal Trainer

A Personal Trainer is a customer service focused position delivering the highest quality level of training to our members exemplifying professionalism and insuring we adhere to our mission statement. This individual contributes to member retention by providing instruction and expertise to assist clients in achieving behavior changes and healthy lifestyles.

Essential Functions

To be knowledgeable of and adhere to all fitness center policies, rules, and guidelines to maintain the highest quality level of cleanliness and excellent equipment.

To work collaboratively with the Fitness and Wellness Director, Assistant FW Director, and fellow trainers.

To work closely, cooperatively, and amicably with all staff members.

To set goals and assess progress of clients on an ongoing basis, planning sessions around the needs of the clients based on those assessments.

To provide personal training that is safe, keeping in mind each client’s physical abilities and potential.

To communicate with immediacy and responsiveness, clearly and consistently to clients.

To follow-up no-shows and cancellations with concern for the individual’s welfare.

To serve as a fitness role model to clients and peers; practice what you preach!

To report all concerns and issues of members or yourself to the Fitness & Wellness Director.

To report all faulty equipment immediately in the equipment log.

To maintain a positive, friendly, smiling demeanor always putting personal issues aside.

To keep accurate records of sessions used, packages purchased, and paperwork required for payroll.

To keep all certifications current and up to date including CPR and AED.

To replace all equipment used with clients in its proper location leaving the area neat for others.

When multiple trainings are in session, share space and equipment respectfully.

To be knowledgeable and aware of JCA programming in all other departments to be able to discuss, refer clients to interesting programs and answer questions if necessary.

To attend all required meetings and JCA events as necessary to represent the FW Department.

To respond to JCA e-mail correspondence in a timely way as necessary to your position.

To stay current with the ever-changing fitness industry through professional development and personal research relevant to your position.

To dress professionally when training clients and working in the fitness center wearing JCA provided attire.

To contribute at least quarterly to fitness programming offering small group classes, workshops, and/or clinics to service members other than personal training clients.

To meet at pre-determined times with the FW Director to discuss/assess your job performance and set your personal training goals.

Education and/or Experience

Must be at least 21 years of age and have experience in personal training. Must be current in certifications including CPR and AED.

Language Skills

Ability to speak grammatically correct English and must totally comprehend English when spoken to at a normal speed. Must be able to write using proper English, sentence structure.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to read, write and comprehend the concept of time.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to use good judgement; i.e., handling difficult situations that may arise, understanding how “hard” to push a client, how to react in an emergency

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be able to follow directions; must be able to relay information to others; must be able to read memos, notes, and in-service materials; and must be able to successfully complete CPR, first aid and other in-service requirements as needed. Must be able to navigate software that is required for scheduling clients and submitting payroll requirements.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be physically fit enough to move, stand, lift, bend, push, or lift up to 50 pounds if necessary. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to run. These physical demands are for a period of up to 8 hours per day.

Work Environment

The working conditions are located on a one level floor with some steps, air-conditioned and on the bus route. The noise level is usually moderate. There may be exposure to bodily fluids.

The JCA strengthens Jewish life, serves as a common meeting ground, and enhances the quality of life of the entire community. Our vision is to provide the place in the tradition of our heritage where all people come together throughout their lives, to enhance body, mind, and spirit, in an environment of fun, harmony and friendship.