The Group Fitness Instructor performs duties independently with guidance under the Wellness Program Manager. The Group Fitness Instructor leads fitness classes at designated JAX sites.
Key Responsibilities
•Provide instruction for a variety of fitness classes for employees Monday-Friday, of varying fitness levels, on-site and via live zoom stream if required.
•Ensure participant safety by monitoring techniques and equipment usage.
•Foster an inclusive environment for members.
•Provide modifications necessary based on fitness levels, physical limitations and any health concerns
•Keep current with industry trends and make recommendations for program offerings. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, conferences and workshops.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Well-versed in body mechanics, basic anatomy, kinesiology, exercise modifications for all populations and ACSM guidelines as well as knowledgeable in fitness equipment and injury prevention
•Ability to demonstrate and teach exercise technique properly in a group setting.
•Practice active listening, adaptability, self-awareness, and effective communication
•Nationally accredited certification from one of the following: NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, ISSA
•Current CPR/AED certification
•Personable; positive attitude; enthusiastic, confident and outgoing personality
•Excellent time management and organizational skills
•Outstanding customer service skills
•Dependable with a strong work ethic
Education Level Required: High School Diploma or GED
Education Level Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
Area of Specialization: Fitness Instruction
Certifications:
· Nationally accredited certification from one of the following: NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, ISSA
· Current CPR/AED certification
Experience Required: 1 year
Experience Preferred: 2 years
Pay Range: $21.46 - $29.51
About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org
EEO Statement:
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
OVERVIEW
• The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit biomedical research institution founded in 1929 in Bar Harbor, Maine.
• Our mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
• We are a global team of nearly 3,000 people at 11 locations in Maine, Connecticut, California, Japan and China, and in remote locations around the world.
• With a 2023 operating budget of $628M, JAX has substantial impact on our local communities.
RESEARCH
• With more than 60 faculty members, our diverse and multidisciplinary research programs include the National Cancer Institute-designated JAX Cancer Center, as well as coordinated research centers focused on addiction, aging, Alzheimer’s and dementias, genomics and computational biology, precision genetics and rare disease.
• JAX has had a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center since 1983, and is one of only seven institutes in the United States that has received this designation for its contributions to basic cancer research.
• Our researchers have made significant contributions to medical progress, including bone marrow and organ transplants, stem cell therapies and in vitro fertilization.
EDUCATION
• We offer comprehensive educational programs for scientists throughout their careers, from high school students and teachers, to researchers at all experience levels, and for clinical providers interested in incorporating genetics and genomics into their practices.
RESOURCES
• Over 2,400 organizations in 68 countries rely on over 13,000 strains of genetically-specialized JAX® Mice and research services in a wide range of therapeutic areas.
• Our Mouse Genome Informatics database is the world’s source for information on mouse genetics and biology.
