The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, OH  43209 

                       GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION   

Position Title: Group Exercise Instructor

Dept No: 453287

Department: Fitness 

Personnel Code: Support Staff

Status: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Fitness Program Director 

Mission Statement: 

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature. It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large.  Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family, and community. 

Position Summary: Assist the JCC community establish, maintain, and exceed its fitness goals. 

Agency Expectations: 

• To support the mission of the JCC.   
• To ensure the highest quality of programs and services and possess a working knowledge of agency programs and services.  
• To represent the agency and provide the highest quality of customer service to the individuals and groups with whom you come into contact.  
• To welcome, thank and engage JCC members and guests daily. 
• To treat fellow staff with respect.  
• To adhere to all policies and practices provided in the employee handbook.  
• To wear JCC Staff ID badge and attend appropriate staff meetings. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage members in conversation; address them by first name; introduce yourself. 
• Arrive to class five minutes early; conduct all classes in a safe and effective manner.  
• Responsible for turning off stereo equipment at the end of class.   
• Responsible for putting away mats, tubes, balls, dumbbells, etc.    
• Responsible for picking up towels, water bottles, trash and other items left behind by members after each class.   
• Provide all music for class; music will be appropriate; music will not contain expletives or offensive lyrics.
• All other duties as assigned.       

• Knowledge and Education - Minimum Required or Preferred: Nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification required; High school Diploma / GED preferred; CPR/AED required. 

• Experience - Minimum Required or Preferred: Minimum 1-year experience leading group exercise courses. 

• Special Skills: Provide outstanding customer service, skilled motivator.