Location and Job Title:

Personal Trainer, Kuriansky Fitness Center
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

Principal Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Julius B. Kuriansky Fitness Center serves members ages 13 and older with more than 60 weekly group exercise classes and a growing boutique studio program. We are looking for motivated trainers who want to build a full client book with the support of a guaranteed starting income.

Minimum Qualifications:

How Compensation Works

New trainers start with six months of guaranteed, paid floor hours while they build a client base. Floor hours pay $19 per hour ($20 for NASM-certified trainers) and are scheduled during our busiest member hours. Personal training sessions pay starting at $43 per hour and are sold through the JCC. After six months, pay is based mainly on sessions delivered.

Phase	Timeline	Guaranteed floor hours	Session target
Launch	Months 1 to 3	20 prime-time hours/week	[5] sessions/week by day 90
Build	Months 4 to 6	10 prime-time and 10 midday hours/week	[12] sessions/week by month 6
Established	Month 7 and beyond	As needed	Pay based on sessions delivered

Weekend floor hours and sessions are paid at a premium of [rate or split TBD].

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake consultations, health screenings and fitness assessments
• Design and deliver safe, effective programs for one-on-one, semi-private and small group clients
• Work with members of all ages and abilities, including older adults and members returning from injury with medical clearance
• Greet members on the floor, offer orientations and assessments, and convert them into training packages
• Retain clients through check-ins and re-assessments, and earn renewals and referrals
• Keep the fitness floor clean, safe and organized
• Current NCCA-accredited personal training certification (NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, ISSA or equivalent)
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or obtained within 30 days of hire
• Strong knowledge of exercise technique and program design
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check
• One or more years of personal training experience
• Degree in exercise science or a related field
• Specialty certifications such as senior fitness, corrective exercise or strength and conditioning
• Ability to demonstrate exercises, spot clients and lift up to 50 pounds
• Some early mornings, evenings and weekends

Required

• Current NCCA-accredited personal training certification (NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, ISSA or equivalent)
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or obtained within 30 days of hire
• Strong knowledge of exercise technique and program design
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check
• One or more years of personal training experience
• Degree in exercise science or a related field
• Specialty certifications such as senior fitness, corrective exercise or strength and conditioning
• Ability to demonstrate exercises, spot clients and lift up to 50 pounds
• Some early mornings, evenings and weekends

Preferred

• One or more years of personal training experience
• Degree in exercise science or a related field
• Specialty certifications such as senior fitness, corrective exercise or strength and conditioning

Physical Requirements and Schedule

• Ability to demonstrate exercises, spot clients and lift up to 50 pounds
• Some early mornings, evenings and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

Floor Hours: $19 per hour; $20 per hour for NASM-certified trainers

Personal Training Sessions: Starting at $43 per hour, increasing with certifications, experience and client volume

• Weekend premium on floor hours and sessions
• Additional earnings as a Group Exercise Instructor ($30 to $60 per class)

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance and a 403(b) with employer match. All trainers receive a complimentary JCC membership and continuing education support.

Salary:

$45

Agency Information:

The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.