Instructor, Group Fitness

Job Description

Description:

As a Group Fitness Instructor at The J, you are the energy, the heart and the soul of our classes. You offer memorable, motivating experiences and workouts to help our members achieve their fitness goals. With over 150 classes offered a week, you have the opportunity to instruct a variety of group fitness formats. We will help you find the perfect fit to match your personal passions. From teaching an upbeat cycling class to Les Mills Bodypump, to a flowy Hot Yoga class, you will be known as a friendly, inspiring face around the J. Every class you teach directly impacts someone's day.

The Group Fitness Instructor provides cutting-edge group fitness instruction through a variety of entertaining, educational, and fun classes, promoting fitness and positive self-esteem in a safe environment. They act as a fitness resource for class participants, and they maintain positive relationships with members to encourage continued class attendance. The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for consistently meeting daily class attendance goals as well as effectively promoting The J’s programs, events, and services.

Essential Functions

Provide safe, effective and fun workouts to members and participants

Develop positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes

Educate class participants on correct form and alternative moves during the fitness routine

Attentively listen to members, answer questions, and engage in conversation before and after classes

Maintain safe and attractive group fitness room

Provide current music for each class that entertains and motivates while ensuring appropriate language

Promote The J’s promotions, programs, events, and services while specifically encouraging participation for Group Fitness classes

Begin and end classes on time

Project a professional image through dress and performance

Benefits/Perks

As a part of the J Instructor Team, you'll receive a complimentary membership, a discounted membership for your family, and discounts on products and services throughout The J. The size and availability of the discounts vary by department and by product or service. Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience teaching in a group fitness environment is a plus

Maintain appropriate certifications and CPR/AED Certification

Ability to perform exercises specific to the assigned class

Ability to display an enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly demeanor

Ability to teach multiple classes including back-to-back classes

Be available to substitute on an on-call basis

Physical Requirements

Stamina to perform the exercises specific to assigned classes, including back-to-back classes

Constant talking, hearing, eye/hand/foot coordination

Frequent standing, walking, lifting

Occasional pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.

Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.

Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.

Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.

Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.