Aqua Fitness Group Instructor

About the PJCC:

First formed in the 19th Century to enable new immigrants to learn English, find housing, and promote community building, Jewish Community Centers soon became a hub of activity for people of all ages. Small classes for toddlers became early childhood departments; pools and steam rooms grew into full-fledged health, wellness, and recreation departments; and, as the population aged, information and services for seniors grew. Currently, there are over 250 JCCs (Jewish Community Centers) in North America, including 17 in California alone. Although each center is unique, they share the goal of providing programs and services that reinforce the life-affirming values and proud traditions we embrace.

Founded by a group of enthusiastic Jewish community members, the PJCC was brought to life in a rented home in Burlingame in 1948. A place of compassion and a symbol of unity to all, the PJCC quickly became popular among many San Mateo County residents. With demand for the Center growing by leaps and bounds, the tiny house was soon too small to support the needs of its membership, so the Center was moved to a storefront in San Carlos. By 1960, due to the Peninsula’s increasing population, the Board of Directors eagerly set out to find a new home yet again. In 1963, the PJCC purchased and opened a much larger facility on a 4+ acre site in the Belmont hills where it remained for the next 40 years.

The PJCC proudly opened its new 12-acre home in Foster City in May 2004. This momentous occasion came as the result of years of hard work, contributions and the dedication of hundreds of individuals banding together. For over 75 years, the PJCC has worked to inspire a sense of community in San Mateo County.

The PJCC’s Mission is that: We positively impact people’s lives, fostering belonging and meaningful connections with a diverse community, grounded in Jewish values and traditions.

Overview of the Role:

Aqua Fitness Group Exercise Instructor at the PJCC will teach individually scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; in addition to providing adequate warm-up, exercises, cool down and stretches.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Have a high degree of energy and be physically fit enough to have the endurance to complete the workout
• May need to teach from the water to assist new class participants
• Frequently stand for long periods of time during events
• Move within your work area
• Operate a computer and office productivity machinery as needed
• Communicate across a variety of mediums
• Transport items up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the work environment can be noisy and you may be working in close proximity with others. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as phones, computers and printers. You will have access to restroom, copy room and break room facilities.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the PJCC and its employees.

PJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
• Aqua certification by a nationally recognized certification or have certification by ACE or AFAA is requested
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.
• Must be able to use appropriate music, tempo and rhythm and able to cue both visually and verbally.
• Must be proficient in the correct us of water to increase and decrease the intensity of the class.
• Must be able to use appropriate music, tempo and rhythm and able to cue both visually and verbally.
• Must have excellent dance technique and the ability to mirror the students is a plus.
• Must be able to teach modifications.
• Ability to create a safe, effective and fun class using choreography/movement patterns and music.
• Have the ability to provide creative choreography and the ability to keep the class fresh by adding or changing 10 - 15% of the class weekly.
• Must be able to choreograph specific movement patterns using the laws of physics and water.
• 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.