Group Exercise Instructor, Kuriansky Fitness Center

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You are here: Home | Search for a Job Back To Search Results Location and Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor, Kuriansky Fitness Center JCC of Stamford 1035 Newfield Ave Stamford, CT 06905 Principal Responsibilities: Job Overview We are seeking a Group Exercise Instructor who can bring high energy, expert technique, and engaging coaching to our diverse class schedule. Whether you are leading a heart-pounding HIIT circuit, a technical reformer or yoga flow, or a heavy-hitting boxing session, you know how to safely challenge members of all fitness levels while building an electric community atmosphere. Key Responsibilities Design & Deliver: Lead safe, effective, and motivating group fitness classes in one or more of our core modalities (Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Weightlifting, Bootcamp, HIIT, Barre, and more).Member Engagement: Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment, offering modifications for beginners and advanced progressions for seasoned athletes.Safety & Form: Ensure proper biomechanics, equipment handling, and safety standards are maintained throughout every class.Community Building: Arrive early to greet participants, build genuine connections, and follow up after class to support their fitness journeys.Studio Standards: Maintain a clean, organized training space and ensure equipment is properly sanitized and stored post-class.Follow JCC emergency procedures and complete incident reportsAttend team meetings and trainings, and support the JCC's welcoming, inclusive values Team and community Create and maintain positive relationships with members and staff to provide a safe and welcoming environmentCollaborate with the fitness team on promotions, member engagement, challenges and complementary programmingFollow JCC emergency procedures and complete incident reportsAttend team meetings and trainings, and support the JCC's welcoming, inclusive values Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications Current personal training certification from an NCCA-accredited body (NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, ISSA or equivalent)CPR/AED and First Aid certification (current, or obtained within 30 days of hire) and maintained without lapseStrong knowledge of exercise technique, program design and gym equipmentProfessional, reliable and customer-service oriented, with demonstrated ability to develop and retain clientsAble to demonstrate exercises, spot clients and lift up to 50 poundsAvailability to work some early mornings, evenings and/or weekendsEmployment is contingent on a satisfactory background checkOne or more years of personal training experienceDegree in exercise science, kinesiology or a related fieldSpecialty certifications (senior fitness, corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, pre/postnatal, youth)Experience teaching group exercise or small group trainingComfort with fitness management and scheduling software and social media Preferred Compensation and Benefits Instructing hours: $60/60 minute class and Personal Training starting at $45/hour with rate growth tied to certifications, experience and client volumeFull-time employees are eligible for medical benefitsFree JCC membership, paid training and continuing education supportFLSA status: non-exempt (hourly, overtime eligible) How to Apply Ready to inspire? Send your resume, a brief cover letter highlighting your primary teaching formats to (contact details on the original listing) Salary: $60 Agency Information: The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.