Barre - Group Fitness Instructor

JCC Greater Boston•Newton, MA

47d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring: Barre Group Fitness Instructors! Do you thrive on motivating others, building community, and creating an energizing class experience? With an increased demand for Barre classes, we’re looking for a dynamic Barre Group Fitness Instructor to join our team! At JCC Greater Boston, we believe fitness should be empowering, uplifting, safe and fun. Our classes are designed to build strength, flexibility, and confidence in a welcoming, community-focused environment. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Barre Instructor to join our team and inspire our members through intentional Barre movement and music. We’re seeking an energetic, inspiring Barre Instructor to lead engaging, results-driven group fitness classes. You’ll bring the heat with your choreography, music, and motivational coaching—helping clients of all levels find their strength and feel amazing every time they step into class. JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish. This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing! About JCC Greater Boston Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends. JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team! The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all. To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/ JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma, College Degree preferred.
Certification from an accredited organization in area of expertise
CPR/AED Certified
Minimum 6 months Barre specific experience in teaching an exercise class in a group setting.
Remains up to date with continuing education requirements for certification renewal
Conducts classes safely including the ability to demonstrate exercises
General knowledge of wellness industry trends
Excellent customer service and a compassionate spirit
Able to work well in-person in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks.
Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds.
Able to stand for long periods, up to an hour, sit, kneel, and perform necessary movements for class instruction.

Nice To Haves

Barre certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop safe, effective, and innovative exercise classes providing appropriate modifications when necessary.
Lead and motivate participants in classes creating a FUN and safe environment for all members.
Record class participation numbers as requested and monitor capacity to ensure a positive member experience.
Act as wellness role model and leader as defined by the Group Fitness certification and scope of practice.
Promote the Group Fitness Schedule and other health and wellness offerings, encouraging member participation in JCC’s diverse array of programs.
Participate in staff surveys to provide essential feedback for organization improvement opportunities, growth, and development
Participate in required staff trainings.
Stay up to date regarding policies, procedures, and other important information shared via email, one-on-one meetings, and/or during trainings.
Build strong relationships with members while fostering a sense of community and engagement opportunities.
Listen to participant feedback/questions and connect members to appropriate staff for information and support.
Arrive at least 5 minutes before class to coordinate class set up and address participant questions and concerns.
End class on time to ensure a smooth transition between classes while encouraging participants to clean/stow equipment and exit the studio.
Maintain a consistent teaching schedule and retain substitute instructors as needed.
Share key information with members, including but not limited, class schedule changes, upcoming events, workshops and fitness challenges.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized studio, ensuring that equipment is properly stowed and ready for the next class.
Notify key staff of any studio/equipment issues and member feedback in a timely manner.
Follow the Staff Code of Conduct and adhere to emergency procedures and protocols.
Actively create an inclusive and welcoming environment so each individual feels valued, respected, and part of the community.
Actively participate as an essential member of the Health & Wellness team.
Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through personal role modeling.
Participate in all staff meetings as assigned and contribute to overall organizational success.
Record hours worked using the Paylocity system in accordance with the payroll schedule and as outlined during the employee onboarding.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more!
Complimentary individual membership includes:
Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,
Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services
Free wellness events!
Mass Sick time

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