Group Exercise Coordinator

Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Bender JCC - Rockville, MD
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
Undisclosed
Salary Range
$22.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Undisclosed
Job Shift
Undisclosed
Job Category
Undisclosed
Description
Why this role matters:
The Group Exercise Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of the Bender JCC Group Exercise program and also assists in the scheduling of new members for orientations and personal training. The Group Exercise Coordinator supervises all Group Exercise staff, programs, and services at the JCC to maximize participation, member retention, Center profitability and new member recruiting. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and have a significant impact on the experience of staff, members, and guests.
This is a part-time position, scheduled for 20 hours per week.
About the Bender JCC:
The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County, operating a full-scale health and fitness center, pre-school, day camp and variety of education and arts programs.
We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel, and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.
Core Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the Coordinator, Health & Fitness and Director, Health & Fitness to create, maintain, and develop the Bender JCC Group Exercise program.
• Ensure that Group Exercise areas are always in first class condition, including the proper amount of necessary equipment, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment, floors, walls, etc. Communicate with housekeeping and facilities personnel to inform them of any issues. Troubleshoot studio audio system as needed.
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, coach, and supervise all Group Exercise Instructors, making recommendations as needed.
• Instruct classes in the event of instructor absences when possible.
• Attend classes as needed and monitor enrollment and participation weekly through a documented system.
• Address member suggestions and concerns as they arise and create and distribute surveys to gain participant feedback.
• Implement and manage Quarterly Fitness Challenges.
• Communicate regularly with instructors and members regarding the class schedule, revise bulletin boards, create and distribute program fliers, and update the Google calendar for all monthly programs.
• Work with Marketing to update website and contribute content to the monthly Health and Fitness newsletter.
• Assist with annual budgeting for the Group Exercise program.
• Approve payroll as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled and required.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• In-person work required.

Qualifications
Qualifications
You are:

• Supportive. You want the best for those around you and are excited about their accomplishments. You work to create a supportive environment to help colleagues and members thrive.
• Reliable. You arrive on time and show consistency in your work.
• You believe that diversity is a strength. You account for the value of diversity in every aspect of your work and you understand the nuances of diversity that shape the experiences of members and guests.
• Open to feedback. You have a desire and willingness to learn and grow, using feedback as an opportunity for professional development.
• Collaborative. You enjoy learning from and with talented colleagues and are excited to be part of the success of the Bender JCC.
• Communicative. You engage in and understand the importance of effective communication.
• Organized. You are able to handle multiple tasks and show a high level of attention to detail in your work.
• Flexible. You're comfortable with change in your work environment and schedule.

You should have:

• Physical agility, ability to stand for several hours at a time, and ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to teach a variety of Group Exercise classes.
• Minimum of 2 years management experience in fitness industry.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Competence on a computer, including the ability to learn and use various database systems (Zoom, Google calendar, Salesforce).
• Ability to make and execute departmental decisions as needed.
• Ability to maintain current First Aid and CPR/AED certification as required.
• Ability to maintain national Group Fitness Certification (ACE, AFAA, NASM, etc.) as required.
• BS in fitness or related field preferred.
• Ability to perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned.

Our core values are

• Welcoming and inclusive (Hachnassat Orchim) - We open our doors to everyone and strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment for people of different backgrounds, abilities and means.
• Respect (Kavod) - We seek to create a town square where our community can be exposed to diverse viewpoints and grapple with difficult issues in a respectful and civil manner.
• Jewish Peoplehood (Klal Yisrael) - We create connections to the people, history, culture, and land of Israel and with the Jewish people as a whole, welcoming all Jewish traditions and backgrounds.
• Community (Kehilla) - We facilitate relationship building and a sense of belonging to create communities across all stages of life.
• Working together (B'yachad) - We partner and collaborate with Jewish and secular organizations to build a stronger community.
• Wellness (Shmirat HaNefesh v'HaGuf) - We promote the well-being and fitness of every person.
• Spirit (Ruach) - We infuse spirit and fun into our activities and programs.

Additional Information
This is a part-time position, with an hourly rate of $22 per hour. Benefits include 403(b) and FSA benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), staff discounts, and family membership to the Bender JCC.
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you, we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.