Group Fitness Instructor

Overview: 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 Group Fitness Instructor reports directly to the Fitness Director/ Group Fitness Coordinator.

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 Preferred

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\

Hours needed are 8am-12pm