The Group Fitness Instructor leads fitness classes for employees of varying fitness levels, ensuring participant safety and fostering an inclusive environment. They also provide modifications based on individual needs and stay current with industry trends.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have a nationally accredited certification in fitness instruction and current CPR/AED certification. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in fitness instruction.
The Group Fitness Instructor performs duties independently with guidance under the Wellness Program Manager. The Group Fitness Instructor leads fitness classes at designated JAX sites. Key Responsibilities
Provide instruction for a variety of fitness classes for employees Monday-Friday, of varying fitness levels, on-site and via live zoom stream if required.
Ensure participant safety by monitoring techniques and equipment usage.
Foster an inclusive environment for members.
Provide modifications necessary based on fitness levels, physical limitations and any health concerns
Keep current with industry trends and make recommendations for program offerings. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, conferences and workshops. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Well-versed in body mechanics, basic anatomy, kinesiology, exercise modifications for all populations and ACSM guidelines as well as knowledgeable in fitness equipment and injury prevention
Ability to demonstrate and teach exercise technique properly in a group setting.
Practice active listening, adaptability, self-awareness, and effective communication
Nationally accredited certification from one of the following: NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, ISSA
Current CPR/AED certification
Personable; positive attitude; enthusiastic, confident and outgoing personality
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Outstanding customer service skills
Dependable with a strong work ethic
Education
Level
Required:
High
School
Diploma or
GED
Education
Level
Preferred:
Bachelor's
Degree
Area of
Specialization:
Fitness
Instruction
Certifications: ·
Nationally accredited certification from one of the following: NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, ISSA ·
Current
CPR/AED certification
Experience
Required: 1 year
Experience
Preferred: 2 years
Pay
Range: $21.46 - $29.51
About
JAX: The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.
EEO
Statement: The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Bar
Harbor: The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.
Ellsworth
The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants.
Farmington
JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.
Sacramento
The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums.
Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year.
Augusta
JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital.
It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.
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