Job Description

The Group Fitness Instructor position is responsible for conducting safe, effective, creative, and enjoyable exercise classes by providing excellent leadership, quality instruction, and high-energy motivation. The JCC is currently seeking an instructor for an early morning Power Yoga class, with opportunities to teach additional formats based on experience and availability. The Group Fitness Instructor reports directly to the Assistant Fitness Director

General Responsibilities:

• Greet members warmly, enthusiastically and by name (smiling, eye contact), maintaining an atmosphere that motivates long-term participation and member retention
• Educate participants on proper form, anatomy, training principles, and modifications of moves
• Place the safety and needs of the class first and maintain a positive exercise experience for the participants.
• Responsible to provide legally purchased music appropriate for the exercise format, quarterly releases and/or other continuing education.
• Keep the equipment, studios, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Ensure that class participants are caring for the equipment and wiping down after use.
• Maintain proper and care of all instructor equipment including mics, music, stereo equipment and cables
• Report any damaged or broken equipment to Fitness Director/ Group Fitness Coordinator in a timely manner
• Dress appropriately for class format and demonstrate role model technique
• Provide excellent customer service o JCC members, guests, and staff by adhering to the JCC Employee Code of Conduct and Staff Code of Caring.

Requirements

Performance Expectations:

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to class, prepared to begin and end class on time. Responsible for own class coverage when unavailable to teach.
• Be accountable for accurate class attendance numbers
• Strive for required class attendance target numbers designated.
• Clock in and out for every class in Paylocity
• Actively communicate with the Fitness Director/Group Fitness Coordinator via email, text, and phone
• Flexible to teach other instructor’s classes when needed
• Attend all meetings and events that support the department’s main objectives and responsibilities
• Positively and actively promote the JCC’s mission, membership, programs, events, and charitable purpose to JCC members and the general public
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Must be able to perform all skills you are scheduled to teach
• Physically fit to lead class at the appropriate level and with role model presentation.
• Be familiar with the mission, vision statements, and Core Values of the JCC. Model the Core Values while working and communicating with members and staff

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• CPR/AED with First Aid Certification must be current and maintained
• Must hold, provide proof of, and maintain a nationally recognized specialty certification completion required for the class (Les Mills programs, Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba, and other formats as approved by Fitness Director).
• Instructors who have completed any Les Mills initial training may only team teach until video is submitted and proof of a “pass” score is approved
• Zumba instructors must remain in active status on the Zumba network