PENINSULA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER·Foster City, California
The instructor is responsible for teaching scheduled group exercise classes while ensuring participant safety and proper form. They must also maintain equipment, educate members on fitness principles, and handle routine administrative tasks.
Demonstrates exercises with proper form and watches students carefully while helping the members who need additional instruction to do the exercises or choreography correctly Educates members on fitness, safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants Ensures that safety standards and center policies are followed. Reports to group exercise manager any issues with equipment in the studios Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles. Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm. Must be able to teach modifications. Ability to create a safe, effective and fun class using choreography/movement patterns and music. Ability to be professional and motivate class participants. Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members. Willing to be part of a team and assist in creating a strong team of instructors. Must be able to teach 80% of all classes assigned to instructor. Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork Group Exercise Instructor Certification is preferred (ACE, AFAA or equivalent); additional specialty/certifications are a plus. Two-years’ experience preferred, but not always necessary. Must possess CPR certification. If not CPR certified, instructor must be CPR certified within two months of being hired. Physical Demands The employee must be able to move up to 25 pounds. The employee must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit enough to have the endurance to complete the workout.
Candidates should have a working knowledge of anatomy and fitness training, along with the ability to create safe and engaging choreography. A Group Exercise Certification and CPR certification are preferred or required within two months of hire.
Market context
In California, group exercise instructor roles are often tied to member retention and class participation, so demand tends to track busy fitness schedules and community programs. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a current nationally recognized certification, clearance readiness, and comfort leading safe, engaging classes; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you plan to apply, confirm your certification is current and note any branch training you can complete quickly.
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