Overview

York JCC Pilates Reformer Instructor/Personal Trainer is responsible for providing safe, effective, and personalized fitness instruction to members through Pilates Reformer sessions and personal training. Trainers are expected to create a welcoming and professional environment, provide individualized attention, demonstrate proper exercise technique and form, and modify exercises appropriately based on each participant’s abilities, goals, and experience level.

General Responsibilities

• Be punctual and begin and end all scheduled sessions on time.
• Provide safe, professional, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Pilates Reformer instruction and personal training.
• Properly demonstrate exercises, equipment use, technique, and form.
• Monitor participants throughout each session and provide appropriate modifications, corrections, and progressions.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and ongoing communication with members.
• Conduct sessions in a manner that promotes participant safety, comfort, confidence, and success.
• Maintain current CPR/AED certification.
• Maintain current Pilates Reformer and/or personal training certifications and complete required continuing education.
• Ensure Pilates Reformer equipment and training areas are clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, and unclean conditions to the appropriate JCC staff.
• Follow all JCC policies and procedures, including emergency procedures and facility safety protocols.
• Responsible for obtaining an appropriate substitute for previously scheduled sessions when unable to fulfill a commitment, in accordance with JCC procedures.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with JCC Fitness & Wellness staff to provide a positive member experience.
• Maintain accurate attendance and required session records.
• Promote appropriate JCC fitness, wellness programs, events, and services to members.
• Report Pilates Reformer and personal training matters, concerns, or member feedback to the Wellness & Group Fitness Manager/Fitness Director.
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect member confidentiality and privacy.

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrate an openness to Jewish religion and traditions.
• Attend meetings and events that support the department’s objectives and responsibilities.
• Positively and actively promote the JCC’s mission, membership, programs, events, and charitable purpose to JCC members and the general public.
• Be familiar with the mission, vision statements, and Core Values of the JCC.
• Model the JCC Core Values in interactions with members, guests, and staff.
• Provide an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for participants of varying fitness levels and abilities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, initiative, and a commitment to ongoing learning.
• Maintain appropriate professional communication with members and JCC staff.

Skills and Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Current nationally recognized Personal Training certification, if performing personal training services.
• Current Pilates Reformer certification or recognized Pilates training appropriate to the level and format being instructed.
• Relevant continuing education and professional development.
• Knowledge of Pilates principles, exercise technique, anatomy, and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate exercises to individuals with varying fitness levels and abilities.
• Ability to modify and progress exercises based on individual needs and goals.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of the JCC Fitness & Wellness Team.
• Previous Pilates Reformer and/or personal training experience preferred.