Group Fitness Instructor

Paycom; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Long Beach is seeking a part-time Group Fitness Instructor to lead safe, engaging group exercise classes at the Long Beach facility. The role emphasizes creating a welcoming, inclusive member experience and maintaining high safety standards during workouts.

Responsibilities include greeting participants, monitoring exertion levels, ensuring class quality, and coordinating with the Fitness department to keep equipment and spaces well-maintained.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications current.
• Active fitness certifications for assigned classes.
• Ability to use standard office and web-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Greet participants and answer questions while ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Deliver safe, engaging group fitness classes meeting industry standards.
• Monitor participants and adjust exercises for safety and effectiveness.
• Maintain equipment, safety, and cleanliness before/after classes.
• Provide exceptional member experience and teamwork with staff.

Skills

Fitness class teaching techniques

Outstanding customer service

Respectful communication

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Tech literacy (Excel, Gmail, Outlook,/

Online reservation systems

Video conferencing

Education

High School Diploma

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Active fitness certifications for teaching

Tools

Excel

Gmail

Outlook

Google Docs

Online reservation system

Video conferencing

Job description

Job Location: JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LONG BEACH AND WEST ORANGE CO - LONG BEACH, CA 90815

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $26.75 - $35.00 per hour

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Title: Group Fitness Instructor

Department: Fitness

Classification: Regular, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Director of Fitness and Membership Experience

About the Organization Open to everyone, Jewish Long Beach (JLB) has served our community by improving lives, building bridges of understanding and inclusion, and building a vibrant Jewish community across three interconnected pillars (Alpert JCC, Jewish Community Foundation, and Jewish Federation) since 1948. Each year, more than 10,000 people visit the Alpert JCC for experiences that span early childhood education, day camp, fitness, recreation and aquatics, and Jewish cultural programs. Learn more about who we are and our mission by visiting www.JewishLongBeach.org.

Position Summary

The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for delivering safe, engaging, and professional group exercise classes in a variety of class environments. This position provides high-quality instructions, motivates participants to achieve their fitness goals, and delivers exceptional member experience by fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and positive experience for all members.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Greet participants, answer questions, and address concerns
• Well prepared
• Monitor participants for skill level and the warning signs of overexertion and adjust exercises and/or respond accordingly
• Ensure that your fitness classes meet AJCC and fitness industry standards
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for exercising
• Dress appropriately for teaching exercise classes
• Teach classes with energy & enthusiasm while motivating participants to the best of your ability
• Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form
• Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas
• Report any equipment/facility problems to the Fitness & Wellness Manager
• Maintain the highest quality of courtesy, friendliness and service excellence toward members, visitors and other staff
• Understand and support the AJCC’s mission and values
• Work effectively with all staff members
• Cleaning of fitness equipment that is required for class before and after usage
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned

Behavioral Expectations

• Clearly communicate the “mission,” ensuring everyone works toward the same goals.
• Create a positive environment where two-way communication, accountability, and strong trust are established.
• Promote teamwork and respect, both internally between staff as well as in community-facing contexts with donors, volunteers, members, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond with a high degree of responsiveness to the needs and requests of others, internally and externally. Understand the impact of their work on others.
• Deal constructively with conflict and focus on the situation, issue or behavior and not on the person by diffusing situations before conflicts arise, resolving conflicts directly and actively promoting and gaining cooperation from others.
• Accurately provide and receive information in oral and written communications.
• Consistently provide ideas, opinions, or information in an articulate, professional way.
• Actively listen to others and demonstrate understanding of other points of view.
• Willingness and ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities.
• Take the initiative to identify and act on problems, and lead by example. Consistently make decisions that resolve problems and act decisively when necessary.

Qualifications / Skills

• Knowledgeable in fitness class teaching techniques
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service
• Treats people with respect
• Uphold organizational value
• Ability to remain organized while managing multiple details
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate programs and applications (excel, g-mail, outlook, google docs, online reservation system, video conferencing)
• Ability to operate office equipment (phone, printer, fax, copier)

Education, Experience and Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications.
• Current fitness certifications in the classes assigned to teach.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities are required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Group Fitness Instructor is regularly required to use hands to handle, grasp, or operate equipment and controls; reach hands and arms, and communicate effectively through speaking and hearing. The role requires sustained physical activity at levels exceeding normal resting conditions, placing significant demand on the cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems. The instructor must be able to demonstrate exercises, lead fitness classes, and frequently lift, carry, or move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily a fitness facility setting and may include exposure to elevated noise levels due to amplified music used during group fitness classes. Classroom locations may vary based on facility scheduling and room availability. Classes may be conducted in spaces with different flooring surfaces, including hardwood floors, fitness studio flooring, or carpeted areas. Instructors must be able to safely and effectively lead classes and demonstrate exercises in these varying environments while maintaining clear communication with participants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jewish Long Beach is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment for all and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran and other status protected under Federal, state, or local law.