The JCC of Staten Island is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members and guests. We are a family and member-friendly organization and uphold the positive J values of being nurturing and genuine to all who enter our doors. Our Members’ Code of Conduct outlines the positive actions that we expect from all of our members and guests:
Membership and guest access is a privilege at the JCC.
All potential members and guests must present photo identification to gain access.
The JCC supports non-violent behavior, and it is expected that every member will adhere and support this principle.
Please use appropriate language at all times. Be courteous toward all other members and guests in all parts of the JCC facility. The JCC does not tolerate offensive, impolite, abusive, rude, sexual or vulgar language. Anyone who feels uncomfortable in confronting a person directly should report the behavior immediately to a JCC Staff Member or the Building Supervisor on duty.
Suitable attire is expected at all times * Please check with staff if you have any questions or concerns.
We recommend that members not bring items of great personal value into the JCC. We want to minimize your risk of loss or theft. Items that are never allowed include weapons or other objects that could be used as a weapon.
It is expected when you finish your workout, class or program and leave the building that you refrain from loitering on JCC property. Our JCC properties, inside and outside of our buildings and parking lots, are all tobacco-free to promote a healthy environment for all.
All JCC participants must be of good character. The JCC reserves the right to deny access of any person involved in a criminal, civil, unlawful conduct. Membership or guest pass privileges may be suspended or terminated if the Management has determined that a violation of the JCC Members’ Code of Conduct has occurred.
JCC staff members are eager to be of assistance. Members and guests should not hesitate to notify a JCC associate if help is needed.
Fitness code of conduct
All Participants are subject to the JCC’s Code of Conduct.
Please place all personal belongings in the locker room. If necessary, use smaller bags such as drawstring bags or small purses. Backpacks, duffel bags, and large bags must be stored in the locker room — no exceptions.
Only authorized JCC Personal Trainers are permitted to provide personal training. Personal training by another member is not allowed, whether for payment or not.
Do NOT drop or slam weights on the floor. Dropping and slamming weights will cause damage to the equipment and users risk injury to themselves or others around them when they are dropped.
Proper exercise/athletic attire is required, i.e., Sneakers, shirts, tank tops, other sports tops, shorts, other pant attire must be worn to work out and may not be removed during exercise, unless due to a medical condition. No sandals, flip flops, open toed shoes, bathing suits are permitted. Additional attire allowed for religious reasons.
Members ages 13–16 must complete a Teen Tune-Up orientation before accessing the Fitness Center.
Members under 12 years old are NOT permitted in the Fitness Center.
Be considerate with your time on the equipment and return and wipe all equipment after use.
We strongly encourage members to use headphones for phone calls and music to avoid disturbing others.
Be mindful of those around you if filming your workout.You may NOT intentionally film another individual without their permission. Tripods, selfie sticks, or filming equipment are NOT permitted. JCC Fitness Staff reserve the right to ask you to stop filming.
Treat staff and fellow members with respect at all times, in alignment with the overall JCC Code of Conduct.
indoor pool rules
Always listen to the lifeguard
No Running
Long hair must be put in a ponytail or swim cap
No children under 13 allowed in hot tub
All children under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian
No food or beverages on the pool deck
No jumping
No diving
No hanging on lane lines
No photos or videos
No foul language
All diapers must be swim diapers
Please Circle Swim
No strollers are allowed on pool deck\
Please share lanes
Return all equipment after use
No street shoes on deck
No playing around or on stairs
No fins on deck
Proper swim attire must be worn
All swim lessons must show receipt before swim lesson
All Bathers must shower before entering pool
Outdoor Pool rules
No children 13 and under allowed in the pool area without an adult supervising from inside the pool. Any child who is unable to swim, no matter their age must be accompanied by and adult at all times in the pool.
No food or glass bottles are permitted on the pool deck. Please eat in the designated picnic area only.
No smoking & no alcohol.
No diving.
Lifeguard must be on duty at pool side.
All persons must shower before entering pool.
Persons with inflamed eyes, nasal or ear, discharges, boils, or other evident skin or bodily infections shall be excluded from the pool.
No persons are allowed in the pool when the lifeguard is not at pool side.
No pets allowed in pool, or in pool area.
Food, beverages and articles made of glass are not allowed in pool area.
Head-first diving int shallow water in not allowed, in water less than 8-feet deep.
Pollution of pool is prohibited! Urinating, defecating, expectorating, or bloweing noxe is not allowed.
Outdoor Slide Rules Warnings
Water depth is 3.7 feet deep
No head first diving
Parental or adult supervision required
Rules
Do not use this slide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Follow the instructions of the flume attendant
No running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling, or stopping in the flume
Only one person at a time. Forming “chains” is prohibited
Keep both hands & feet inside the flume at all times
No diving from the flume
Exit the flume pool promptly after entering
Slide lying on back, feet first only
Catching is not permitted at the bottom of the slide
No use of flotation devices
No goggles
All participants must be able to swim without assistance.
Guest Pass Policy
A daily guest pass is $15/day This entitles you to full access of our health and wellness indoor facility. Guests that pay the $15 daily rate may have this applied toward their JCC membership if they join within 7 days. If you plan on being here for more than one day, please see the membership office for membership options.
Photo policy
When you enter a JCC of Staten Island event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.
By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording, and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by the JCC and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos, and/or videos may be used to promote similar JCC events in the future, highlight the event, and exhibit the capabilities of the JCC.
You release the JCC, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video, and/or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by the JCC or the person or entity designated to do so by the JCC.
You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.
Membership Cancellation & refund Policy
Membership Cancellation & Refund Policy At the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island, we value our members and strive to ensure your satisfaction with our programs and services. In accordance with consumer protection guidelines and our commitment to fairness, we offer the following Three-Day Right to Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Right to Cancel: New members or program participants have the right to cancel their membership or program registration within three (3) business days from the date of purchase or contract signing.
Method of Cancellation: Cancellations must be submitted in writing and may be delivered by:
By certified mail to: Staten Island JCC, 1466 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
The written notice must include the member’s full name, contact information, and reason for cancellation (optional).
Refund Policy: If cancellation occurs within the three-day period:
A full refund of all membership or program fees paid will be issued.
Refunds will be processed within 10 business days of receiving the written notice of cancellation.
Any applicable processing fees will also be refunded.
After Three Days:
After the three (3) day period, all membership fees are non-refundable, regardless of usage or circumstances.
Memberships are non-transferable and cannot be frozen or extended unless otherwise stated in writing by JCC management.
Exceptions: This right to cancellation does not apply to one-day events, special workshops, or short-term programs that occur within the three-day period following registration.
By signing the membership agreement, members acknowledge and accept the terms of this policy.
