Personal Trainer

Job Posted 9/19/2024
JCC Greater Boston
333 Nahanton Street
Newton, MA 02459
United States
Category Personal Trainer
Employee
Part-Time
Experience Required
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Fitness Director, Personal Trainers are responsible for managing and maintaining the fitness floor, being responsive to members by offering assistance and educating them on the safe and correct use of cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Additionally, Personal Trainers perform (Fit Plans), consultations, orientations/assessments, sells personal training packages, conducts one-on-one personal training sessions and answers fitness related questions.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
List of essential functions of the job and correlating primary duties to be performed in the role.
Manages and maintains the fitness floor:
• Maintain a current schedule in JCC designated system. This includes scheduling all appointments, checking in all appointments and ensuring that all clients are paid and current.
• Provide consultation and instruction to members on the floor; be responsive to members by offering assistance and educating them on the safe and correct use of cardiovascular and weight training equipment, provide consultation and assessments.
• Perform member fitness center orientations (Fit Plans) based on JCC’s protocol, evaluate health history, conduct assessments, demonstrate equipment usage and develop a safe, effective workout plan.
• Circulate about the fitness floor at least once every 15-20 minutes and assist members in safe and effective exercise form.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized fitness floor by re-racking weights, picking up towels or trash, refilling the wipe containers & noting any needs of equipment repair.
• Report equipment issues to the Fitness Director.
• Adhere to minimum shift hours requirement based on weekly personal training clientele base.
• Follow the Daily Action Plan and complete all items on the checklist.
Job Description
Revision Date: April 18, 2024
HR 7/2023
• Develop safe and effective exercise programs utilizing progression; programs are consistent with member’s goals/needs and within the scope of your education and knowledge you currently possess.
• Maintain up-to-date client records in Mind Body and be responsible for tracking pending client appointments and payments in Mind Body.
• Perform personal training following protocol and standards of practice; providing personal training for not more than half the scheduled fitness floor shift to allow for floor work and other required duties to be performed.
• Report any conflicts or concerns to the director.
Actively promotes JCC programs and fitness/wellness packages and promotions:
• Encourage new members to participate in other JCC program offerings: small group training classes, private Pilates sessions, group fitness classes, and adult/youth recreation programs
• Keep up-to-date on current JCC program offerings and promote the JCC personal training program during fitness center orientations, fitness floor shifts and contacting interested members within 24 hours of receiving a lead.
• Maintain a client base by selling new packages, and encouraging current clients to continue. Assist in development and implementation of new programs and classes.
Standard Staff Expectations:
• Represent the JCC and the Fitness Center in a positive & professional manner at all times.
• Actively create a welcoming dynamic where each individual feels seen and welcomed.
• Actively participate as an essential member of the Fitness team.
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration and transformation, including through personal role modeling.
• Commit to JCC standard of providing excellent customer service.
• Uphold JCC policies and procedures, reporting incidents and concerns to supervisors as needed.
• Attend JCCGB meetings as assigned, including mandatory personal trainer meetings, training and development sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Job Description
Revision Date: April 18, 2024
HR 7/2023
QUALIFICATIONS
List of hiring criteria: minimum required and preferred qualifications, including any education, experience, credentials, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Education and Experience: Requires a degree in a fitness related field and 5+ years experience in the health and fitness industry. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.
Requires nationally accredited training certification (NASM, NSCA, ACSM, ACE) and CPR/AED Certification.
Skills and Abilities:
• Computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Excel, and fitness related software
• Must possess up-to-date knowledge of fitness protocols
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and manage situations effectively and diplomatically; ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances.
• Must be a self-starter who takes the initiative.
• Superb interpersonal and active listening skills
• Works well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to be physically present to work in a fast paced, busy environment.
• Must be able to work some night and weekend hours.
• Position calls for sitting, standing, and walking throughout the building.
• Routinely lifts, carries, and moves objects weighing up to 45 pounds.
ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Employer

333 Nahanton Street
Newton MA 02459
United States
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