Group Exercise Instructor (PT)

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, OH  43209

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Group Exercise Instructor                                  

Dept. No: 510             

Department: Fitness

DOL Status: Non-Exempt                    

Supervisor: Fitness Director

Mission Statement:

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature.  It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual, and spiritual wellness.  It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large.  Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family, and community. 

Vision Statement:

The JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living.  Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive.

Agency Expectations:

• To ensure the highest quality of programs and services and possess a working knowledge of agency programs and services.          
• To represent the agency and provide the highest quality of customer service to individuals and groups with whom you come into contact.   
• To welcome, thank and engage JCC members and guests on a daily basis.  
• To treat fellow staff with respect.   
• To adhere to all policies and practices provided in the employee handbook.
• Wear a JCC Staff ID badge and attend appropriate staff meetings.   

Position Summary: Assist the JCC community establish, maintain, and exceed its fitness goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage members in conversation; address them by first name; introduce yourself.
• Must arrive to class ten minutes early.
• Must conduct all classes in a safe and effective manner.   
• Responsible for turning off stereo equipment at the end of class.  
• Responsible for putting away and cleaning any equipment used.
• Responsible for tidying up the group exercise studio; this includes water bottles, trash and other items left behind by members after each class.    
• Provide all music for class; music will be appropriate and must not contain expletives or offensive lyrics.
• Clothing should be modest; bare chest or midriff is not acceptable; nor shorts with less than a 2in inseam.
• Be able to use all technology required for the job: Upace/MyJ, stereo system, Paycom, etc.
• You are responsible for maintaining current exercise certification(s) and CPR/AED. If either are expired, you may not teach until they are renewed.
• Class attendance (headcount) must be recorded weekly. Classes averaging less than 8 people per class may be canceled due to attendance; 6am classes need to have a 5-person minimum.
• All other duties as assigned.

1. Knowledge and Education - Minimum Required or Preferred: Nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification required; High school Diploma / GED preferred; CPR/AED required.
2. Experience - Minimum Required or Preferred: Minimum 1-year experience leading group exercise courses.
3. Special Skills: Provide outstanding customer service, skilled motivator.