Group Fitness Instructor

SJCC • Mercer Island, WA

75d • $45 - $63

About The Position

The Stroum Jewish Community Center is seeking enthusiastic and passionate Group Exercise Instructors to create welcoming, engaging, and inclusive fitness experiences for participants of all ages and abilities. Instructors lead dynamic classes that support strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, balance, mobility, and overall wellness, while helping participants feel supported and empowered to pursue personal fitness goals. The role calls for experience teaching a variety of fitness modalities, including cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance, flexibility, and specialty formats. The SJCC is particularly interested in instructors available for Monday classes from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and weekday evening classes; additional substitute opportunities are available.

Requirements

• Experience teaching group exercise classes or another fitness modality.
• Ability to lead safe, engaging, and inclusive fitness classes.
• Knowledge of exercise principles, safe movement techniques, and appropriate modifications.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and empower participants.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt instruction for participants with varying abilities, experience levels, and fitness goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with members, guests, and coworkers.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current certification from a nationally accredited organization such as ACE, ACSM, NSCA-CPT, AFAA, or equivalent, or certification specific to the assigned fitness modality.
• Current Adult & Child CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain certification by the required deadline.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe, effective, and engaging group exercise classes incorporating cardiovascular fitness, strength training, balance, flexibility, and functional movement.
• Lead scheduled classes on time, including appropriate warm-ups, exercise progressions, stretching, and cool-downs.
• Explain and demonstrate proper exercise techniques, targeted muscle groups, and effective workout methods.
• Offer modifications and progressions to accommodate participants' varying fitness levels, abilities, and physical needs safely.
• Create an encouraging and inclusive environment where participants feel comfortable, motivated, and supported.
• Prepare appropriate equipment, music, and class materials as needed.
• Promote participant safety by following exercise guidelines, facility policies, and SJCC procedures.
• Monitor participants and provide positive coaching, encouragement, and feedback throughout class.
• Support participants' emotional and social well-being through respectful, positive interactions.
• Build relationships with members to encourage continued participation and community engagement.
• Substitute for other instructors as needed.
• Follow SJCC emergency procedures.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full family SJCC membership, including the fitness center, pool, and basketball court, for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Discounts on SJCC programs for employees and their families.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after two years.
• Washington Paid Sick Leave for eligible part-time, on-call, and seasonal employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed