Personal Trainer

About the Job

ABOUT COMMONPOINT:

At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring a Personal Trainer situated within the Health & Wellness Department . The Health & Wellness Department plays a vital role in providing training sessions for our local community. The individual hired as Personal Trainer is a key member of the Health & Wellness team. The primary responsibilities include taking on individual training clients, running orientations for new Gym members, & helping to create a wellness driven environment. Personal Trainers are directly responsible for communicating concerns to the Director of the Tanenbaum Family Pool and represent Commonpoint in a positive light at all times. This role reports directly to the Director of the Tanenbaum Family Pool .

Across the agency, our seasonal and part-time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward by supporting daily operations, program delivery, and organizational goals.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Agency Expectations:

• Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
• Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
• Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.

Role Expectations:

• Design and implement developmentally appropriate small group and individual fitness classes and sessions.
• Provide fitness education for safe and effective activity.
• Motivate and encourage individuals to begin and continue healthy behaviors.
• Achieve measurable results.
• Engaging in prospecting activities to build clientele.
• Hitting and exceeding sales and revenue goals.
• Lead individuals and small group programs.
• Provide encouragement and expertise for client support of their health and well being goals.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in designing and implementing safe and effective exercise.
• NCAA-according and/ or recognized Personal Training Certificate.
• CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Ability to connect, engage and educate clientele.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Consistently shows up prepared, follows through on assigned responsibilities, and meets expectations within established timelines.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities, learns new tasks quickly, and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Adheres to safety protocols, policies, and ethical standards, and represents the agency professionally in all interactions.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position's scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.

To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure.

Part-Time Rate: $25-$35 an hour

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Consider the following:

• Indoor fitness gym.
• Essential physical requirements: standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Physical effort/lifting, medium - up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule may require early morning, late night, and weekend hours.

JOB DETAILS:

Working Schedule: Flexible based on client availability

Non-union position

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To apply: Send resumes to Christina Velky at View email address on click.appcast.io

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer