Fitness Trainer

Services for the Underserved • Bronx, NY

12d • $17 - $23

About The Position

The Fitness Trainer will provide guidance and instruction as well as technical assistance to users in the exercise room. Monitor user exercise and demonstrate corrective techniques to help minimize injury and improve overall fitness.

Requirements

• HSD or GED required, Associate’s degree and/or Fitness Certification preferred
• 2-3 years relevant fitness experience
• Must possess strong written and verbal skills, computer and Internet skills, communication and interpersonal skills, time management, creative writing skills

Nice To Haves

• Compassion and desire to work with the senior population
• Driver’s License in good standing and experience working with elders preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete fitness assessment, consultations and introduction sessions for new user.
• Provides instruction to all users on how to use all exercise’s equipment and free weight properly.
• Demonstrate activities for user to follow.
• Demonstrate how to carry out various exercises and routines such as yoga etc.
• Supervise users to ensure that they are exercising safely and effectively.
• Creating exercise program that applicable to various ages, that include senior
• Provide individual support or counseling in general wellness or nutrition.
• Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; answering questions and keeping individuals motivated
• Ability to group problem-solving and able to fix situations quickly, and/or adjust activities for all involved
• Ability to frequently walk and sit when leading various recreational activities
• Ability to perform other related duties as required
• Ability to work flexible shift including weekends as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
• We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
• S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
• S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees