Location and Job Title:

Early Morning Personal Trainer (Metairie)
New Orleans JCC
5342 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115

Principal Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Wellness Director, the Personal Trainer is responsible for providing exercise advice and personalized training for clients on a one-on-one basis. The position is responsible for developing a fitness program to meet the specific fitness/physical needs of the client and for ensuring that equipment is used appropriately and for the desired purpose.

The J is seeking an experienced, nationally certified Personal Fitness Trainer to begin training as early as 6am. Must be passionate about fitness and motivated to help others to achieve their fitness goals.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Denise Thornton at denise@nojcc.org

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 18-months Personal Training experience.
• Possess and maintain a current personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization such as ACE, NASM, ISSA, AFAA, NFPT, NETA, ACSM etc.
• Current CPR/AED.
• Self- motivated and passionate.
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Dependable, patient, friendly, and professional.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills, record-keeping
• Must move easily around the classroom, gymnasium, building, deck, swimming pool, and field.
• Frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to communicate.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be physically fit to the level of demonstrating the movements and assisting clients and members.
• Must be able to lift and or move up to 40 lbs. (fitness equipment) as required.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Our Community ...Values Jewish culture, practice and thought, and serves as an educational resource for JCC members and for all New Orleanians with an interest in Judaism...Knows that comfortable, clean and conveniently located facilities set the tone for everything we do at the JCC...Embraces health and wellness, and JCC Fitness Centers are committed to helping members achieve positive lifestyle changes...Embraces children through education, sports and family activities...Celebrates the joys of childhood and encourages the independence of youth...Values lifelong learning, encourages friendship among adults of all ages and extends special assistance to elders.