Personal Trainer

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Principal Responsibilities:

The Person al Trainer is responsible for managing/maintaining the fitness floors, being responsive to members and guests by offering assistance, and educating Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center members on the safe and correct use of cardio and weight training equipment.

This person also performs orientations/assessments, provides package prescriptions, answers fitness and wellness related questions, and sells personal training packages.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Performs member orientations by booking appointments, conducting assessments and demonstrating equipment usage.
• Promotes the personal training program by promptly contacting interested members, maintains a client base by selling new packages, encourages continued training with existing members, evaluates existing programs and modifies programs along with current industry trends.
• Assist clients & members in using safe and effective form in their workouts.
• Work at least 2 weekly Fitness Desk/Floor shifts as long as is designated by SFD, or until a consistent client load of 30+ weekly session hours is reached.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly fitness floor, racking weights, picking up towels, water bottles, magazines, etc.
• Perform fitness assessments (posture and movement assessments, blood pressure checks, body composition analysis, etc.) as requested by clients and members.
• Support, teach and encourage members to reach their fitness goals.
• Work collaboratively as a team with other department staff to ensure the best quality of wellness program for each client.
• Act as the Center goodwill ambassador and greet and assist members.
• Develop relationships and encourage member referrals.
• Enforce JCC policies (phone use, appropriate attire, etc.).
• Stay up to date with fitness/wellness trends.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new fitness programs.
• Maintain a 'Do whatever it takes' attitude towards servicing our members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highly motivated, detailed, and organized.
• A passion for helping others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• At least one year of experience personal training experience in a fitness/health club setting.
• Operational knowledge of resistance training equipment and proper use/form.

Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc.:

• CPR/AED certified.
• At least 1 nationally accredited Current Personal Trainer Certification (AAPTE, ACTION, ACSM, ISSA, ACE, NASM, CSCS, NCCPT, NESTA, NETA, NFPT, NSCA, or Cooper Institute).

Working Conditions/

Physical requirements:

• Work in a Fitness Center/Community Center and typical business office environment.
• Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 45 pounds.
• Ability to stand/sit for long periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and walk members throughout the center.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification.

Salary: $25,000 - $35,000.