Description
Help Seniors remain active and achieve their fitness goals at the Stroum Jewish Community Center. We're looking for talented and passionate Group Exercise Instructors who are enthusiastic about teaching different modalities to various skill levels.
As a Group Exercise Instructor for Seniors, you are responsible for creating an inviting, engaging exercise class experience.
Some of the duties and responsibilities of a Group Exercise Instructor for Seniors are to:
- Teach a variety of classes incorporating low impact aerobics, strength training, balance and flexibility in each class.
- Teach scheduled classes, beginning, and ending on time; provide adequate warm-up, exercise, stretching and cool down.
- Instruct patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates, exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
- Prepare appropriate equipment and music (if applicable) for each class.
- Ensure that safety standards are met
- Work independently.
- Follow and enforce all pool standards and rules.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
- Substitute for coworkers as needed.
- Support the emotional and social wellbeing of participants through positive behavior management and supportive interactions.
- Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
Requirements
Other Requirements for the Group Exercise Instructor for Seniors are:
- Must be 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Certification by a nationally accredited organization such as American Council of Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), or the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certification Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) and/or American Federation Aerobics Association (AFFA).
- Current CPR/AED Certification (Adult and Child), or willing to complete course by required deadline(s).
To be Successful as a Group Exercise Instructor for Seniors, you should have:
- Ability to lead a group in cardio and resistance exercises.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations.
- Knowledge of relevant safety practices.
- Ability to coach and empower students.
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with colleagues and SJCC guests.
- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team setting.
- Ability to exercise good judgment.
Compensation And Benefits Include
- Full Family SJCC Membership which includes gym, basketball court and pool. (Employees who work 20+ hours)
- Discounts for SJCC programming for you and your family.
- A 403(b) plan with employer contribution after two years.
- Washington Paid Sick Leave (Part-time, on call, seasonal employees)
- Washington State Pay Range: $45.00/hour to $50.00/hour
- Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including but not limited to, skills, relevant experience, and specific work location.
Additional Employment Requirements
- Satisfactorily pass a criminal background check.
- Up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by King County Public
Physical Demands And Work Environment
The information described below represents the physical activities and surroundings one may encounter when performing the duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: To perform the job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, climb, balance, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to lift, push, and/or pull persons or equipment over 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions: The work is frequently performed around or in a pool facility, with a moderate noise level. Surfaces are frequently slippery and wet.
SJCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our vision is to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization. We know that we cannot do this without providing inclusive opportunities for all and celebrating our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary Description: $45-$50/hour