Personal Trainer
Staten Island JCC
Staten Island, NY, USA
USD 17-40 / hour
Posted on Mar 26, 2026
JOB SUMMARY
The JCC of Staten Island is seeking a motivated Personal Trainer to provide individualized fitness instruction and support to a diverse community of members. This role focuses on creating customized workout programs, promoting overall wellness, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment aligned with the JCC’s mission.
ABOUT YOU
This role focuses on designing personalized fitness programs, coaching clients through safe and effective workouts, and building sustainable habits. The goal is to improve client strength, endurance, and overall wellness while encouraging long-term lifestyle changes. Collaboration with fellow trainers and close client engagement help create a supportive, motivating environment, with sessions led in a professional and energetic manner.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
OUR REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
SALARY
BENEFITS (for full time employees)
The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!
ABOUT US
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.
Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.
The JCC of Staten Island is dedicated to encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that are open to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.
The JCC of Staten Island is seeking a motivated Personal Trainer to provide individualized fitness instruction and support to a diverse community of members. This role focuses on creating customized workout programs, promoting overall wellness, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment aligned with the JCC’s mission.
ABOUT YOU
This role focuses on designing personalized fitness programs, coaching clients through safe and effective workouts, and building sustainable habits. The goal is to improve client strength, endurance, and overall wellness while encouraging long-term lifestyle changes. Collaboration with fellow trainers and close client engagement help create a supportive, motivating environment, with sessions led in a professional and energetic manner.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Work one on one and in small groups with clients to help them define and achieve their fitness and health goals.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive user experience in the gym.
- Design exercise programs for clients to be performed both with and without your supervision.
- Schedule and perform Fitness Evaluations for new members.
- Assist in educating members on proper use of gym equipment.
- Work with the personal training team to continue to expand the team’s knowledge and ability to perform.
- When needed, assist floor staff with cleaning the gym.
OUR REQUIREMENTS
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Possess and maintain current NCAA-accredited Personal Training and CPR/AED Certification.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- 1-year personal training experience.
SALARY
- Part time: 20 hours per week
- Hourly Rate: $17.00-$40.00
BENEFITS (for full time employees)
The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!
ABOUT US
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.
Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.