Dynamic Group Fitness Instructor: Build Strength & Community

Stroum Jewish Community Center; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Family SJCC Membership

Discounts on SJCC programs

403(b) retirement plan

Washington Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island, WA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead dynamic classes across cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility. You will create welcoming, inclusive fitness experiences for participants of all ages and abilities, with a focus on safety and motivation.

The role requires teaching various modalities, delivering clear instruction, and adapting to varying fitness levels.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching group exercise classes or other fitness modalities.
• Ability to lead safe, engaging, and inclusive fitness classes.
• Knowledge of exercise principles, safe movement techniques, and appropriate modifications.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and empower participants.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe, effective group exercise classes with cardio, strength, balance, flexibility.
• Lead classes with proper warm-up, progression, and cool-down.
• Demonstrate movements and explain targeted muscle groups.
• Offer modifications for varying fitness levels and needs.
• Create an inclusive, encouraging class environment.
• Prepare equipment, music, and class materials as needed.
• Ensure participant safety following guidelines and SJCC procedures.
• Monitor participants and provide positive coaching and feedback.
• Support participants' emotional and social well-being.
• Build relationships to encourage ongoing participation and community engagement.
• Substitute for other instructors as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Group fitness experience

Inclusive coaching

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

Education

ACE/ACSM/NSCA-CPT/AFAA cert

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island, WA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead dynamic classes across cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility. You will create welcoming, inclusive fitness experiences for participants of all ages and abilities, with a focus on safety and motivation.

The role requires teaching various modalities, delivering clear instruction, and adapting to varying fitness levels.