Group Fitness Instructor - JCCs of North America
Tenafly, NJ
About the Job
Group Fitness Instructor
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ 07670
Position Type:Part-Time,includingSundays or evenings, 1-4 hours/week
Description
OurGroup Fitness Instructors play an essential role inassisting members of the JCC through their fitness journeys.Group Fitness Instructorsare responsible for creating enjoyable, safe, and effective exercise classes, andproviding encouragement and support to class participants.
The Group Fitness Instructor is a generalist, with experience inproviding classes for many modalities of formats, including HIIT, yoga, barre, and circuit/conditioning.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate impeccable form and execution of exercises,provides modifications for all fitness levels, avoids use of contraindicated exercises, and cues progressions/regressions seamlessly.Correctsform both inone-on-one and in group reminders.
- Uses musicappropriate for the class setting.
- Exudes enthusiasm for the class, encourages a non-competitive environment, helps class understand exercise concepts, creates an enjoyable class experience.
- Maintain a clean,safe and orderlystudio,re-racking weights,stacking mats, etc.
- Promoteother JCC services where applicable
- Along with otherinstructors,you'llbe responsible forproviding a fun, engaging, enriching and safe environment for our JCC members
Qualifications
- Currentnationally recognized certification ingroup fitness or personal training
- Current CPR/First Aid Certified
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Requires ability tolift up to 50lbs and capability of standing forlong periods
- Experience ata previous club or fitness center
- Flexible schedule a plus
Compensation: $45+ per session, depending upon experience
Contact: BonnieMattalian, Kaplan JCC Chief Experience Officer:bmattalian@jccotp.org
This descriptiondoes not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is the policy of this institution toprovide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability/handicap, veteran status or status within any other protected group.?
Under $25,000
Agency Information:Kaplen JCC On The Palisades is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its front doors. Our 185,000 square foot building plus acres of outside grounds feature 2 fitness centers, an indoor and outdoor aquatics center, group exercise, spin and pilates studios, 2 gymnasiums, tennis and racquet courts, indoor track, a luxurious spa, multiple playgrounds and fields and so much more. The JCC is home to the renowned Thurnauer School of Music, Leonard and Syril Rubin Nursery School, Neil Klatskin Day Camp, and the JCC Dance and Drama Schools. The JCC is also proud to offer extensive, high quality programs and services to adults of all ages, as well as to seniors and individuals with special needs.
VISION
Our vision is to be the center point of Jewish life in our community and to engage all generations in our mission and values.
MISSION
Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical and spiritual well-being of the entire community.
VALUES
We are committed to demonstrating the following values and ask respect for these values from those with whom we interact:
COMMUNITY
CONNECTION TO JUDAISM AND ISRAEL
INTEGRITY
QUALITY
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY
TIKKUN OLAM (repairing the world)