Calling all Good Will Ambassadors and Fitness Enthusiasts, seeking a full-time opportunity in a Fitness AND Community Center.   

Benefits Include:

• Competitive wages
• Outstanding medical insurance, life, and long-term disability insurance 
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay 
• Free family membership to our outstanding Fitness Centers 
• Free tickets to cultural arts events, such as theatre shows and book signings 
• Discounted early childhood and adult care services 
• Professional development opportunities, including Personal Training 
• The J is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 
• Hiring Individuals of ALL Religious Backgrounds 

Our ideal candidates will deliver awesome customer service through welcoming smiles and being responsive to members’ needs.  Candidates will be customer service oriented with strong communication skills. They will contribute great ideas and vision to the department while being excellent team players. Will demonstrate the ability to handle multiple responsibilities, multitasking, and consistent follow through.  

This position can be a great opportunity to start your fitness career with promotional opportunities available, including Personal Training.   What are you waiting for? Join the J today! 

Responsibilities: 

• Greet all members enthusiastically in the Fitness Area, Fitness Desk, & Welcome Desk. 
• Develop relationships, provide assistance, and be responsive to member needs. 
• Champion consistent communications.  Wear and use walkie talkies during shifts. 
• Model and enforce the J’s policies. 
• Promote and educate members on the J’s programs, services, and activities offered. 
• Schedule Health and Fitness Orientations. 
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly Fitness Center.  Keep towels stocked and folded. Conduct locker room, sauna, and steam room checks. 
• Ensure members have good experiences by performing daily checks on all audio, electronic and fitness equipment. Notify maintenance of any issues by J’s designated practices.  
• Complete all tasks outlined in Daily Tasks Communication Binder, as well as additional responsibilities assigned by management. 
• Be a great team player to peers. Provide break relief to the Welcome Desk Staff when needed. 
• Know your stuff! Attend all department and required meetings. 
• Complete all personal administrative responsibilities, such as accurate payroll records. 
• Ability to work non-traditional business hours 

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. Members and program participants enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs, arts, and sports experiences. Employees enjoy a large range of benefits including complimentary membership! The J's culture is warm and inclusive to all, employees are safe being who they are at work. Be a part of this amazing team and community. 

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-verify Program. 

 Education: 

• High School Diploma 
• CPR/AED certified (provided if needed, must obtain within 60 days of employment) 
• Know proper emergency procedures for the center 

Experience: 

• Previous community center, health club, fitness, or customer service experience a plus. 

Working Conditions: 

• Fitness Center/Community Center environment 
• Ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds 
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time/hours in a same shift