This isn’t just a gym; this is a community center with incredible benefits. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

• Engaged workplace with a great community spirit.
• Competitive wages.
• Free membership to our outstanding Fitness Centers – over 150 Group Exercise Classes offered. Free or discounted personal training.
• Free babysitting while working out.
• We are Inclusive – We Hire Individuals of ALL Religious and Non-Religious Backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and administer safe and effective goal-oriented fitness programs, which have been approved by the JCC and/or the approved national fitness certification agencies.
• Promote personal training, fitness programs, group exercise, aquatics or other programs pertinent to our member’s needs. Present the benefits of personal training to all members and demonstrate the value of the program. Be aware of and able to offer current Fitness specials/promotions and be aware of programs offered across the J.
• Perform fitness evaluations and personal training appointments as scheduled or assigned by supervisor. Confirm appointments with customers; be prompt and prepared.
• Call clients and potential clients to schedule and or confirm appointments. Actively seek to build client book to meet your revenue goals. Establish personal networks and effective interpersonal relationships.
• All other duties as requested by supervisor.

Note: Special assignments may be determined based upon mutual interests: conducting monthly seminars for our members, assist in development of new programming with niche interest, assist in community outreach projects, work in collaboration as a fitness expert for inter-departmental events and joint programs, etc.

Availability Requirement:

• This position is primarily scheduled during weeknights and weekends. We offer flexible scheduling for member appointments.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must hold a current, nationally recognized Personal Training certification and/or a degree in a related field (i.e. Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology, and Biomechanics).
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of personal training techniques, programs, and principles of physical fitness and exercise technique.
• Six months prior experience in a related field is preferred.
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Trainers must have active listening skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated sales experience and knowledge of the principles of salesmanship.
• Must be able to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals.
• Trainers should have flexibility of schedule to meet our patrons’ needs: day, evening, and weekend hours. While no one trainer must work all schedules, our most successful trainers are able to offer hours in all time slots.

About Us The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. We are hiring for a Personal Trainer to join our team to work in our Fitness Centers. This is a part-time, hourly position.

For more information about the J and all that we do, please visit our website: www.jccstl.org

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program.