Urgently Require Low Impact Aerobics Exercise Instructor in Austin, TX

Job title: Low Impact Aerobics Exercise Instructor
Company: Shalom Austin
Job description: If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin

Low Impact Aerobics Exercise Instructor

Compensation:

• We?ll pay you an hourly rate of $25.00 - $35.00.

Our great benefits

• We?ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you.
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we?ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
• We?ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.

All together, our benefits are an estimated total value of more than $10,000 per year, per employee

About the Job

Group Exercise Instructors are responsible for leading in-person group exercise classes safely and effectively; assisting in program administration; managing class-related facility and equipment care; providing excellent customer service; participating in program marketing efforts; and completing occasional training and continuing education requirements.

We need you to fill the role of Senior Aerobics Group Exercise Instructor. This is a part time, non-exempt, position. You?ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Design, choreograph, and lead Senior Aerobics group exercise classes for our members ages 60 and better, both in-person and virtually if applicable (live and pre-recorded), according to current industry standards for safety and effectiveness, including proper warm-ups, cool-downs, and exercise/movement progressions.
• Teach, demonstrate, promote and communicate proper class-specific exercise technique and form to achieve a safe and effective workout.
• Provide safe, appropriate, and effective exercise modifications when needed or requested by participants with an emphasis on injury prevention.
• Promote, enforce, and adhere to all program policies (i.e., class capacity limits, late-admission restrictions, music selection guidelines, etc.)
• Maintain a welcoming, positive, encouraging, inclusive, and non-intimidating classroom atmosphere.
• Return equipment and supplies to their proper condition and cleanliness, storage-space, and organization prior to the end of each class session?s room reservation.
• Support in the supervision of the safety and welfare of members throughout the fitness center.
• Maintain current accredited and/or licensed certifications for the class-formats being instructed.

Job Requirements

• Proof of the appropriate certification for class type applying to teach and a CPR and AED certification.
• Pass all required criminal history background checks (which may, depending on the position you are hired for, include an FBI fingerprint check).
• Arrive to class location at least 15 minutes before class start time, in time to be fully set-up and prepared to begin instruction by at least 5-minutes prior to scheduled class start-time.
• Begin and end class sessions on-time, according to the advertised schedule and class-duration.
• Manage your own schedule, including sending calendar invites, cancellations, and notification of changes.
• Candidates with formal education, specialized certifications and trainings are highly preferred.
• Adhere to our Mission, Core Values, and all HR policies and procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Constant flow of foot traffic in and out of workspace.
• Constant low and medium level background noise.
• Ability to maintain a positive and encouraging demeanor and operate with a ?sense of urgency.?
• Ability to stand, sit, squat, kneel, carry, lift, and walk over duration of shift.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods. (often greater than 1 hour)
• Ability to engage in regular use of computer and mobile app for scheduling/communicating with team.
• Ability to move successfully around facility.
• Ability to work any hours the center is open between 6 AM ? 10 PM, if needed.
• Ability to work on weekends and holidays, if needed.
• Ability to carry, lift, and transfer 25-65 pounds.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate use of fitness equipment related to class.

Required education and experience:

• HS graduation or GED.
• Must be currently certified in CPR and AED (Acceptable certifications include American Heart Association and American Red Cross; any other certification must be approved by the hiring manager).
• A currently valid professional certification or degree from 2 or more of the following categories:
• A Group Exercise Instructor certification from an NCCA-accredited organization (i.e. ACE, AFAA, NCCPT, NETA, etc.)
• A college degree in a related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Physical Education, Dance, or comparable)
• A current format-specific group exercise instruction certification and/or license (i.e. Yoga Alliance, Pilates, Zumba, Barre, Kickboxing, etc.).

Preferred Education and Experience

• Direct experience related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Candidates with formal education, specialized certifications and trainings are highly preferred.

About Us

• We are Shalom Austin, the hub of Jewish life in Central Texas.
• We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of the Jewish Community Center(JCC), Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Service (JFS), and the Jewish Foundation.
• The majority of our programming operates on 40+ beautiful acres on the Dell Jewish Community Campus in the live music capital of the world ? ?weird? Austin, Texas.
• We are a passionate group of more than 200 staff working on our mission of enhancing the quality of Jewish life in the greater Austin area and around the world through philanthropy, education, social service, culture, spirituality and total wellness.

About You

• You care about UNITY. You recognize the importance of one team that leverages resources, talents and expertise to achieve a common purpose.
• You care about EXCELLENCE. You are committed to continual improvement, and you consistently set new standards for success.
• You care about RESPECT. You nurture your workplace through honesty, sincerity, and responsibility.
• You care about CREATIVITY. You approach both opportunities and obstacles with a spirit of flexibility, thinking critically to achieve innovative solutions.
• You care about INITIATIVE. You are a self-starter, driven to exceed expectations and claim a sense of ownership as you pursue your goals.
• You care about KNOWLEDGE. You engage in continuous learning and actively seek opportunities that provide professional enrichment and personal fulfillment.

How to

You don?t need to call us, just follow the link to apply

We promise we?ll get in touch with you by phone or email.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we cannot respond to individual telephone inquiries about whether or not a position has been filled. Only applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by phone; all other applicants will be notified by email.

Shalom Austin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion*, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Although we are a Jewish organization, we welcome candidates of any or no religious affiliation to apply.


Expected salary: $25 - 35 per hour
Location: Austin, TX

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