Group Exercise Instructor

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The Katz JCC group fitness instructors are responsible for providing personalized attention and professional group exercise instruction through monitoring all members during each fitness class. Each instructor must possess qualifications and experience necessary to teach and demonstrate proper technique and form for each group exercise class.

• Provide group fitness instruction in a safe, enthusiastic and professional manner.
• Be punctual beginning and ending all classes on time.
• Maintain ongoing communication with members; deliver a high level of customer service.
• Maintain Current CPR/AED/First Aide Certification.
• Maintain Current Group Exercise Certification relative to the type of class being instructed.
• Maintain a safe, well‑rounded environment for all participants in the Group Exercise Studios.
• Work collaboratively with other JCC staff as part of the Group Exercise Team toward a common goal to serve members.
• Acquire substitute instructors for your own scheduled classes on a daily basis.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings/training and development; assist with special events or programs as needed (e.g., Zumbathon, Spinathon, Yogathon).
• Understand and administer emergency procedures such as evacuation and fire alarms.
• Report unclean conditions, safety hazards and equipment malfunctions.
• Be knowledgeable about the agency and respond with accurate information; announce special events before every class to promote activities, events, training programs and services in an enthusiastic and professional manner.
• Sign in through hand scan and sign-in sheet for every class; record the number of participants for every group exercise class.
• Avoid inappropriate conversations and foul language.
• Report all Group Exercise studio matters to the Assistant Fitness Director/Group Exercise Coordinator.
• Additional responsibilities may be added based on the needs of the Health & Fitness Department of the Katz JCC.

• Hours:
  
  Early mornings 4:45 AM – 8:30 AM and weekends.
• A minimum of 6 months prior experience as a Group Fitness Instructor.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aide Certification.
• Current certifications (ACE, AFAA, AAAI, Zumba, Body Pump, or Schwinn Spin) and continuing education credits related to the class type being instructed.

$25,000 - $35,000

The Katz JCC houses facilities including a double gymnasium, multiple pools, fitness center, wellness spaces, and community programs described in the original listing.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Non-profit Organization Management