Group Fitness Instructor NJ

City Fitness; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary gym membership

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Enhanced paid-time off

Job summary

City Fitness in Hoboken is seeking enthusiastic part-time Studio Fitness Instructors to join our growing team across multiple formats. You will lead engaging group classes, create an inclusive studio environment, and ensure safe, effective workouts for members.

Minimum 3 hours per week, 18+, and a current nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification with CPR required. Competitive pay based on experience along with benefits such as gym membership, vision and dental insurance, and Enhanced

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold a current, nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA) or equivalent.
• Must hold a current CPR certification.
• Prior experience in instructing group fitness classes is preferred.
• Ability to teach multiple formats is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, engaging, and results-driven group fitness classes.
• Create a motivating and inclusive studio environment.
• Demonstrate exercises with proper technique and modifications.
• Connect with members and build a strong class community.
• Deliver the high-quality experience City Fitness is known for.

Skills

Group Fitness Instruction

Community Building

Multi-format Teaching

Safety & Technique Demonstration

Education

Group Exercise Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

City Fitness is seeking high-energy, passionate Studio Fitness Instructors to join our growing team across Hoboken. Our instructors create the electric studio experience that keeps members coming back. If you love motivating a room, building community, and delivering unforgettable workouts — we want to hear from you. We are currently hiring instructors across multiple formats and welcome professionals who can teach one or several modalities.

Current Studio Formats Include

• Barre
• Pilates
• HIIT
• Strength & Conditioning
• Cycling
• Yoga
• Dance Fitness
• Les Mills Programs
• Specialty Fitness Formats

What You’ll Do

• Lead safe, engaging, and results-driven group fitness classes
• Create a motivating and inclusive studio environment
• Demonstrate exercises with proper technique and modifications
• Connect with members and build a strong class community
• Deliver the high-quality experience City Fitness is known for

Applicants must be 18 years or older, hold a current nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification, and be willing to instruct a minimum 3 hours per week.

City Fitness proudly offers competitive pay based on experience and certified qualifications. Other employment benefits include:

• Complimentary gym membership
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Enhanced paid-time off

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must hold a current, nationally recognized certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA) or equivalent.
• Must hold a current, nationally recognized CPR certification
• Prior experience in instructing group fitness classes
• Ability to teach multiple formats- Preferred
• Physical ability to promote fitness and complete the workout

Competencies

• Must be assertive, enthusiastic, and punctual
• Must have strong communication skills, and respond well to questions
• Must be patient and comfortable dealing with complaints
• Ability to lead and motivate
• Ability and willingness to prospect
• Dedication to maintaining personal integrity and one’s own health and fitness
• Ability to take initiative, multitask, and problem solve
• Adapts very well to change and inconsistency in the workplace
• Willingness to present oneself as well as the company in a professional manner

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisor responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates in a gym environment. This role routinely works with various types of fitness equipment, and frequently in an environment where noise levels vary from quiet to loud when in the facility or studio performing duties.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires a considerable amount of movement. Individuals must maintain a high degree of energy and possess the physical endurance necessary to complete a workout while providing instruction and monitoring safety. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. This individual must be able to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to a degree to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position that requires a minimum commitment of 3 hours per week. Classes are assigned upon hire and may be adjusted as programs needs demand. Instructors will be required to attend periodic internal trainings and bi-weekly department meetings.

Travel

This position requires a moderate amount of travel. This individual will be expected but not limited to, travel between all locations, as the job duties and/or trainings demand.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

This position requires a current valid nationally recognized Certification(s) for the duration of employment (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent. Additional specialty/certifications are preferred but not required.

Salary

$45.00 - $55.00/hour