Position Title: Personal Trainer / Fitness Staff
Status: Part-time Position, 10-20 hours per week, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Fitness Operations
Salary Range: $15 per hour / 55% or 62.5% on personal training sessions (depending on experience)

Background:
The Jewish Alliance’s Dwares JCC provides social, cultural, educational, recreational and wellness-related
needs to the Jewish Community and the greater Rhode Island community. It serves individuals and families
and welcomes all ages, faiths, and backgrounds.

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate
diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities
are available to all regardless of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, military/veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We sincerely believe that diversity
and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success as an organization. All of our work is guided by our core values:

• Tzedakah: upholding the Jewish traditions of righteous giving and justice.
• L’dor v’dor: securing a future filled with Jewish tradition and heritage.
• Tikkun Olam: repairing the world.
• Hineni: standing with others so no one stands alone.
• Klal Yisrael: supporting worldwide Judaism and the State of Israel.
• Torah: pursuing knowledge and lifelong learning.

Summary of Job Description:

The Personal Trainer is responsible for being responsive to members by offering training, assistance and education on the safe and correct use of both cardiovascular and weight training equipment and also managing and maintaining the fitness floor. Additionally, Personal Trainers perform Welcome Workout fitness orientations/assessments, sell personal training packages, conduct one-on-one and small group personal training sessions, and answers fitness related questions. Candidates for the position must have strong communications skills, a high level of energy, and an outgoing personality.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct one-on-one and small group personal training sessions
• Perform Welcome Workout fitness orientations to new members
• Provide customer service through interacting with members, educating members on how to use the equipment, and answering questions.
• Ensure the fitness areas remain clean and organized.
• Actively supervise the fitness floor and engage with members.
• Restock equipment cleaning supplies.
• Ensure all equipment is in working order by properly identifying all equipment maintenance issues, reporting and logging the issue.
• Possibility of conducting or substitute instructing Group Exercise classes

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer is preferred
• Must possess a nationally accredited training certification (ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, etc.)
• Must have current CPR/AED/FA certification.
• Must be willing to maintain up-to-date knowledge of fitness protocols
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends
• Strong customer service orientation with experience in a customer service role from previous jobs or volunteer opportunities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable with learning new software technology, including MindBody software.
• Ability to lift minimum of 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time (3 or more hours)
• A degree in health, wellness, and/or fitness related field is preferred