Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Peninsula Jewish Community Center - Foster City, CA 94404
Salary Range: $40.00 - $75.00 Hourly

What do benefits, membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, up to 20 paid holidays, PTO and working at the JCC have in common? Read below to find out!
The Place: The Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of the Peninsula. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive, and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Our diverse and passionate staff of 250+ collaborate to make our 12-acre campus a truly special place. Join us at www.pjcc.org .
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver individualized exercise programs tailored to clients affected by breast cancer, including prehabilitation, active treatment, and post-treatment phases
- Safely modify workouts to account for surgery (e.g., mastectomy, lumpectomy), reconstruction, lymphedema risk, fatigue, neuropathy, and range-of-motion limitations
- Monitor client progress, symptoms, and tolerance to exercise, adjusting programs as needed
- Educate clients on safe movement, posture, strength training, and recovery strategies
- Maintain clear documentation of assessments, programs, and progress notes
- Collaborate with oncologists, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers when appropriate
- Provide emotional support and foster a supportive, inclusive, and empowering training environment
- Stay current with research and best practices in cancer exercise science
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The Perks:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- •403(b) retirement
- Free membership at our award-winning fitness center
- Discounts for our Preschool, and Camp Keff
- Fun, motivating workplace
- Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week

Qualifications

Qualifications
Required:
- Certified Personal Trainer (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent)
- Specialized certification or formal training in cancer exercise or breast cancer rehabilitation (e.g., ACSM Cancer Exercise Trainer, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Pink Ribbon Program, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and contraindications related to breast cancer
- CPR/AED certification
Preferred:
- Experience working directly with breast cancer survivors or oncology populations
- Background in corrective exercise, rehabilitation, or medical fitness
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathetic, patient-centered approach to coaching
- Upbeat and positive
- Punctuality and reliability is a must
- High School diploma/GED equivalent required