Pilates Instructor

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER•Denver, CO

1d•$40 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for an 1099 Independent Contractor role, and is not a W-2 Employee position. The Pilates Instructor will be responsible for teaching classes with energy and enthusiasm, creating a safe and healthy environment for exercising, and adhering to the JCC Denver’s standards and guidelines. The role involves interacting with participants, developing class routines, and reporting any equipment or facility issues to management.

Requirements

Must be certified through ACE, ACSM, or other approved nationally accredited organization
Must hold, or obtain as a condition of employment, a valid CPR and First-Aid Certification
Ability to work positively with diverse populations, in groups and individually
Must be well-organized and prepared to teach classes
Must be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes
Ability to concentrate, take initiative, cope with stress, adapt to and stay alert in a business environment
Able to demonstrate exercises relevant to class style, as is frequently required.
Must be physically able to walk through the classroom freely in order to demo postures and transitions, monitor students' movements, and provide them with hands-on adjustments as needed and if desired by students.
In order to perform the essential duties of the job, the employee must be able to speak, hear, see and walk more than 2 miles each day.

Nice To Haves

Prior successful experience teaching to a fitness/gym population
2+ years teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring that a safe and healthy environment exists for exercising, and keeping up-to-date on safety and fitness trends
Arriving to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer questions and address concerns
Creating a class experience that shows your unique skills while adhering to the JCC Denver’s standards and guidelines
Knowing the names of participants who attend your classes and sharing educational information with your class participants
Teaching classes with energy and enthusiasm to motivate class participants to the best of your ability
Noting new participants and sharing basic exercise information with them
Reporting any equipment/facility problems to the management team
Beginning and ending all classes on time
Ensuring that class areas are clean and set according to procedures
Completing assigned professional trainings and other duties as assigned