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Group Fitness Instructor – Rock Steady Boxing Coach
Job Title: Group Fitness Instructor – Rock Steady Boxing
Department: Wellness & Fitness
Reports To: Fitness Director / Wellness Manager
Location: JCC of Middlesex County
Employment Type: Part-Time --Tues/Thurs, 9:30-11:30 am
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and community-focused Group Fitness Instructor to lead our Rock Steady Boxing program for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. This role is ideal for a fitness professional who is passionate about inclusive wellness programming and creating meaningful connections.
The instructor will lead safe, engaging, non-contact boxing-based fitness classes designed to improve strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and overall quality of life for participants.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead Rock Steady Boxing classes in accordance with program standards and JCC wellness policies
- Provide modifications and individualized support for participants with varying fitness and mobility levels
- Foster a welcoming, encouraging, and respectful class atmosphere that reflects a commitment to community and inclusion
- Ensure participant safety through assessments, proper instruction, supervision, and exercise progressions
- Build positive relationships with participants, caregivers, and members
- Set up and maintain fitness equipment before and after classes
- Track attendance and communicate participant concerns or progress with wellness staff as appropriate
- Support special wellness events, health initiatives, and community programming when needed
- Maintain current CPR/AED and fitness certifications
Qualifications
- Nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Training certification (ACE, NASM, ACSM, AFAA, etc.)
- Current CPR/AED certification required
- Experience teaching group fitness classes preferred
- Experience working with older adults or special populations strongly preferred
- Knowledge of Parkinson’s disease fitness considerations a plus
- Boxing, functional training, or rehabilitation fitness experience is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to create an inclusive and motivating environment for diverse populations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to actively lead and demonstrate exercises during class sessions
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move continuously during instruction
- Ability to lift and move fitness equipment up to 25 pounds
At the JCC, we believe wellness is about more than fitness — it’s about connection, support, and community. Our wellness programs help members improve physical health while building meaningful relationships in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of participants and their families through movement, encouragement, and community engagement.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4.0 per week
Benefits:
- Gym membership
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35