Group Exercise Instructor, Kuriansky Fitness Center

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center; Stamford (CT); Presencial; USD 62 000 - 83 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Free JCC membership

Paid training and continuing education

Medical benefits for full-time staff

Resumo da oferta

The Stamford Jewish Community Center is seeking a high-energy Group Exercise Instructor to lead diverse classes across modalities (Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Weightlifting, HIIT, Barre, and more). You’ll ensure safety, correct form, and engaging coaching, while fostering an inclusive community for members of all fitness levels.

Responsibilities include designing and delivering classes, guiding participants, and maintaining studio standards.

Qualificações

• Current personal training certification from an NCCA-accredited body.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification current or within 30 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of exercise technique, program design and gym equipment.
• Professional, reliable and customer-service oriented, with demonstrated ability to develop and retain clients.
• Able to demonstrate exercises, spot clients and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work some early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• One or more years of personal training experience.
• Degree in exercise science, kinesiology or a related field.
• Specialty certifications (senior fitness, corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, pre/postnatal, youth).
• Experience teaching group exercise or small group training.
• Comfort with fitness management and scheduling software and social media.

Responsabilidades

• Design & Deliver: Lead safe, effective, and motivating group fitness classes in core modalities.
• Member Engagement: Foster an inclusive environment with modifications for beginners and progressions for advanced.
• Safety & Form: Ensure proper biomechanics, equipment handling, and safety standards.
• Community Building: Arrive early to greet participants and follow up after class to support fitness journeys.
• Studio Standards: Maintain a clean, organized training space and sanitize equipment after use.
• Follow JCC emergency procedures and complete incident reports
• Attend team meetings and trainings, and support the JCC's welcoming, inclusive values

Conhecimentos

Group exercise instruction

Knowledge of exercise technique

Client development / customer service

Ability to demonstrate and spot

Availability for early mornings / even

Formação académica

NCCA-accredited personal training certification

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Degree in exercise science or related field

Specialty certifications (senior fitness, corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, pre/postnatal, youth)

Ferramentas

Scheduling software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Group Exercise Instructor, Kuriansky Fitness Center
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

Job Overview

We are seeking a Group Exercise Instructor who can bring high energy, expert technique, and engaging coaching to our diverse class schedule. Whether you are leading a heart-pounding HIIT circuit, a technical reformer or yoga flow, or a heavy-hitting boxing session, you know how to safely challenge members of all fitness levels while building an electric community atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Deliver: Lead safe, effective, and motivating group fitness classes in one or more of our core modalities (Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Weightlifting, Bootcamp, HIIT, Barre, and more).
• Member Engagement: Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment, offering modifications for beginners and advanced progressions for seasoned athletes.
• Safety & Form: Ensure proper biomechanics, equipment handling, and safety standards are maintained throughout every class.
• Community Building: Arrive early to greet participants, build genuine connections, and follow up after class to support their fitness journeys.
• Studio Standards: Maintain a clean, organized training space and ensure equipment is properly sanitized and stored post-class.
• Follow JCC emergency procedures and complete incident reports
• Attend team meetings and trainings, and support the JCC's welcoming, inclusive values

Team and community

• Create and maintain positive relationships with members and staff to provide a safe and welcoming environment
• Collaborate with the fitness team on promotions, member engagement, challenges and complementary programming
• Follow JCC emergency procedures and complete incident reports
• Attend team meetings and trainings, and support the JCC'swelcoming, inclusive values

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Current personal training certification from an NCCA-accredited body (NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, ISSA or equivalent)
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (current, or obtained within 30 days of hire) and maintained without lapse
• Strong knowledge of exercise technique, program design and gym equipment
• Professional, reliable and customer-service oriented, with demonstrated ability to develop and retain clients
• Able to demonstrate exercises, spot clients and lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work some early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check
• One or more years of personal training experience
• Degree in exercise science, kinesiology or a related field
• Specialty certifications (senior fitness, corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, pre/postnatal, youth)
• Experience teaching group exercise or small group training
• Comfort with fitness management and scheduling software and social media

Compensation and Benefits

• Instructing hours: $60/60 minute class and Personal Training starting at $45/hour with rate growth tied to certifications, experience and client volume
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical benefits
• Free JCC membership, paid training and continuing education support
• FLSA status: non-exempt (hourly, overtime eligible)

$60

Agency Information:

The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.