Job Description

Job Location Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center - Brooklyn, NY 11225 Position Type Part Time Education Level Not Specified Salary Range $16.50 Hourly

Job Category Sports and Fitness

Are you passionate about fitness and committed to helping others reach their health goals?

We are looking to hire a Personal Trainer at the Major Owens Community Center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn to join our dynamic health and wellness team!

The Major Owens Community Center serves as a cornerstone for community engagement, creativity, and growth. The center offers a variety of programs, from dance classes to cultural events, bringing people together in a dynamic and welcoming environment. MOCC is fully equipped with upscale training equipment; Free weights up to 75lbs, state of the art cardio pieces, top of the line functional strength equipment, and so much more !

Apply Now and Make a Difference Through Fitness!

Responsibilities

· Provide excellent customer service and help to maintain a positive member experience in the gym

· Work 1:1, and in small groups with clients to help them define and meet their fitness and health goals

· Write and execute workout plans for clients

· Provide fitness education and advice to gym users

· Knowledge share: Work with the Membership and Fitness Manager and the other personal training team members to expand your knowledge and the team's knowledge.

· Ability to perform any and all administrative duties related to planning and executing client workouts, reporting hours for payroll, and scheduling training sessions with clients.

· Exemplify the maturity needed to appeal to a wide array of clients.

· Help maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the fitness floor.

Qualifications

· Hold a current certification through one of the nationally accredited industry associations (NASM, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, etc.)

· Hold a current CPR/AED certification

· 1-5 years of in-person personal training experience.

· Demonstrated ability to perform the training movements and exercises prescribed to clients

· Demonstrated ability to regress or progress clients as needed in all foundational movements

· Excellent communication skills

· Creative thinker and team player

· Demonstrate an ability to teach and motivate others

· Basic understanding of nutrition and weight loss

· Ability to work with many different ages and abilities of people in a commercial gym setting

· Requires long periods of standing or sitting

· Grasping and gripping movements

· Ability to lift 50 lbs

· Some lifting may require additional assistance from another staff person

· Occasional lifting, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and bending