Personal Trainer - MOCC
4 days ago
Manhattan, New York
Description 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