Group Exercise Instructor

JCCs of North America • Cherry Hill, NJ

85d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 months prior experience as a Group Fitness Instructor.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aide Certification.
• Current ACE, AFAA, AAAI, Zumba, Body Pump, or Schwin Spin Certifications and continuing education credits related to the type of class being instructed.

Responsibilities

• Be punctual beginning and ending all classes on time.
• Provide group fitness instruction in a safe, enthusiastic and professional manner.
• Maintain ongoing communication with members-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 of the participants in the Group Exercise Studios.
• Work well with other JCC Staff members as part of the Group Exercise Team working toward a common goal to serve members.
• Acquire substitute instructors for your own previously scheduled classes on a daily basis.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings/training and development, including assistance with special events or programs as needed (Zumbathon, Spinathon, Yogathon).
• Understand and be able to administer emergency procedures such as evacuation and fire alarms.
• Report unclean conditions, safety hazards and malfunctioning of equipment.
• Be knowledgeable about our agency and respond appropriately with accurate information.
• Make announcements for special events before every class to promote activities, events, training programs and services.
• Sign in through hand scan and sign in sheet for every class and 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 upon the need of the Health & Fitness Department of the Katz JCC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations