Parkinson's Connection Group Exercise Instruc

2 months ago


Cherry Hill, United States Jewish Community Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary:

Katz JCC Parkinson’s Connection Instructors are responsible for providing energetic, professional instruction in a welcoming atmosphere. Compassion and empathy for this specialized population should be reflected in all interactions with Parkinson’s Connection members, their families, caregivers, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Begin and end all classes on time.
  • Provide consistent high-level customer service.
  • Create varied exercise classes for a wide range of clients living with Parkinson's disease.
  • Demonstrate and encourage correct warm-up, cool-down and stretching techniques to avoid injury.
  • Teach a wide range of clients of all ages based on their fitness capabilities. Adapt classes to work with clients who need special attention due to health concerns.
  • Handle knowledge of members’ health and personal information with respect, confidentiality and discretion.
  • Provide safe, enthusiastic, and professional instruction while following all health and safety regulations when working with Katz JCC equipment.
  • Work well with other JCC Staff members as part of the Parkinson’s Connection Coaching Team.
  • Acquire substitute instructors for any scheduled classes.
  • Participate in scheduled staff meetings, training, and development. This includes assistance with special events or fundraisers as needed.
  • Understand safety and emergency procedures (i.e., evacuation, fire alarm, health emergency).
  • Report any unclean conditions, safety hazards and malfunctioning of equipment immediately to Parkinson’s Connection Coordinator and Fitness Director.
  • Disseminate provided class announcements before every class. Promote all activities, events, training programs and services in an enthusiastic and professional manner.
  • Take accurate attendance in every class.
  • Do not engage in any inappropriate conversations or bad language.
  • Additional responsibilities based upon the need of the Fitness & Wellness Department of the Katz JCC.

Required Licenses/ Certificates/Registrations:

  • Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
  • Current Certification (Rock Steady, Personal Training, etc.) and continuing education credits specifically related to class taught.

Required Education & Experience:

  • A minimum of 6 months prior experience as a Group Fitness Instructor or Parkinson’s Connection Volunteer/Member.
  • General knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease.

EEO Statement:

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

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The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting.



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