When you join the J, you’re not just signing up for a membership — you’re becoming part of a vibrant community where friendships grow, families connect, and everyone belongs.

Getting Started is Easy:

1. Select the plan that best fits you, add it to your cart, and provide us with your contact information.

2. Complete checkout — your one-time registration fee will be added automatically.

3. Visit the JCC to finalize your registration and receive your member ID card.

Please note: your monthly dues will be charged on the day you sign up each month.

Your journey at the J is about so much more than facilities — it’s about connection, wellness, culture, and lifelong memories. We can’t wait to welcome you in person!

Fitness and wellness has been a passion of mine since my undergraduate days as an exercise science/sports management major. I also hold a masters degree in exercise physiology. Forty one years later the passion is still there. My goal has always been to share the fitness journey and help people aspire, activate, and achieve their fitness and sporting goals. 

I have a very diverse background in fitness and sport coaching. As a collegiate track and field coach for 37 years, I have coached athletes to NCAA and Olympic titles as well as fitness and wellness clients from 12 years old to 75 years old. I have truly enjoyed working with different ranges and abilities throughout my career. I have a firm grasp of the differences between elite athletes and fitness/wellness enthusiasts and train each group accordingly to help people achieve whatever goals they desire.

"Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be." - by Ralph Waldo Emerson

QUALIFICATIONS

• M.Ed in Exercise Physiology | East Tennessee State UniversityB.S. in Physical
• Education, Emphasis in Exercise Science and Sport Management
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) | NSCA
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach | United States Track & Field and Cross
• Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA)

Training Hours:

Mondays: 6:15 pm -7:00 pm

Tuesdays: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Wednesdays: 4:30 pm-5:00 pm  |  6:15 pm - 7:00pm

Thursdays: 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

5% off if you purchase 5 or more training

Ai is a skilled Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with a focus on improving mobility, joint health, and overall wellness through personalized, holistic programs. With a background in dance and shiatsu massage, Ai has a deep understanding of the body’s mechanics and the connection between physical and mental well-being.

Since transitioning to personal training in 2016, Ai has worked with clients facing a range of challenges, including Parkinson’s, arthritis, scoliosis, chronic back pain, SI joint dysfunction, and herniated discs. She combines Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), weight training, and nutrition coaching to create tailored solutions for each individual, helping them regain mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life.

Ai’s approach is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to feel empowered in their body regardless of their condition. Her programs are designed not only to improve physical strength and flexibility but to foster confidence and a positive relationship with movement and nutrition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness) certified trainer
• Functional Range of Conditioning (Mobility Specialists) Certified
• Precision nutrition certified coach
• Prenatal fitness certified (Pre-Postnatal Training Specialists)
• Strength and Conditioning and Special Population Specialists
• American Red Cross CPR AED FIRST-AID
• PADI Rescue Diver
• Studied Shiatsu Massage

Training Hours:

Monday & Wednesday 6:30 am - 12:00 pm 

Tuesdays 6:00 am - 12:30 pm

Thursdays 6:00 am - 1:00 pm 

5% off if you purchase 5 or more training

Welcome to our infant and toddler care program at the JCC, where your baby’s early growth and development is nurtured in a safe, loving, and enriching environment. We offer flexible 3- or 5-day-a-week options, with experienced caregivers supporting each child’s milestones through engaging play, sensory exploration, and attentive care.

Our low caregiver-to-child ratio ensures personalized attention and comfort during these important early months. We work closely with families to foster a warm, inclusive community rooted in Jewish values—where every child is truly known, loved, and celebrated.

Registration Fee: $400 (non-refundable annual fee)
Pricing Includes: JCC Family Membership and  a 6-month commitment

Erica’s journey of wellness started in college where she became immersed in hot yoga. Yoga became a way of life that allowed Erica to find ways to connect the mind and body. Shortly after graduating from college, she became a registered yoga teacher. Her love of wellness grew beyond yoga after working in a corporate setting for 7 years. When the pandemic hit, she was furloughed from her job and wasn’t sure if she would be returning to it. Therefore, Erica started focusing on her physical strength and then her desire grew to become a personal trainer. From there Erica has earned several certifications from Barre, Pilates, Gait Analysis, and more. After going back to her corporate job for 6 months, Erica took the leap and decided to become a full-time instructor/personal trainer. She specializes in senior fitness and enjoys showing her clients new and more efficient ways to train. Erica’s personal passions include running in races, practicing mindfulness, and spending time with her children.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S International Business with a minor in Global Logistics and Transportation
• Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
• Fundamentals of Gait Analysis Training
• RYT-200 (Yoga Teacher)
• Certified Personal Trainer (NASM - CPT)
• Certified Pilates Instructor (AFPA)

Training Hours:

Monday -Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 

5% off if you purchase 5 or more training

Americans rarely talk about how we die, even though it matters deeply. Facilitated by Rabbi Susan Freeman, ACPE educator and Board-Certified Chaplain, this program brings that conversation to the table. Through Jewish wisdom, shared food, and guided discussion, we explore death, grief, and the soul. Together, we turn a hard topic into insight, connection, and a deeper appreciation for life. Dinner will be provided.

This program is presented in partnership with Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego

Price: $36 | JCC Members $30
This program is repeated on three dates. Please select one to attend.

Our Youth Basketball Program will teach players the basics of team basketball and the strategies and cooperation that come with playing in an organized basketball setting. We will have 11U and 8U groups with games, clinics, scrimmages, and more.

We will gather in our classroom for a quick morning circle, then off to play, explore and get messy! Enjoy gym with our PE Specialist Coach Dru, and finish off our day outside in the smaller preschool playground. Every class will incorporate music and movement, the Jewish holidays will be celebrated, and each day ends with bubbles and stamps

Wednesdays: March 18, 25, April 1, 15, 22, 29, May 6,13,20 & 27, 2026

Join us for a fun-filled, jam-packed, 45 minute class of music and movement with Jennifer Meltzer. We will explore and play with various instruments, sing, move our bodies, and even enjoy some special stories. Fridays (Shabbat Themed).

Friday Price (5 Weeks): $140 | $125 JCC Members

Monday, July 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Join us for a captivating lecture series on Israeli and Middle Eastern politics with Professor Jacob Goldberg, Harvard-educated expert and former advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Explore Arab-Israeli and American-Israeli relations, global diplomacy, and regional challenges. Gain rare insights into Israel’s strategic landscape from one of its leading political thinkers.