Pilates Instructor

This posting is for an 1099 Independent Contractor role, and is not a W-2 Employee positionRole and Responsibilities:Normal work hours: varied to include nights, weekends, and holidaysEnsuring that a safe and healthy environment exists for exercising, and keeping up-to-date on safety and fitness trendsArriving to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer questions and address concernsCreating a class experience that shows your unique skills while adhering to the JCC Denver’s standards and guidelinesKnowing the names of participants who attend your classes and sharing educational information with your class participantsTeaching classes with energy and enthusiasm to motivate class participants to the best of your abilityNoting new participants and sharing basic exercise information with themReporting any equipment/facility problems to the management teamBeginning and ending all classes on timeEnsuring that class areas are clean and set according to proceduresCompleting assigned professional trainings and other duties as assignedBasic QualificationsMust be certified through ACE, ACSM, or other approved nationally accredited organizationMust hold, or obtain as a condition of employment, a valid CPR and First-Aid CertificationAbility to work positively with diverse populations, in groups and individuallyMust be well-organized and prepared to teach classesMust be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classesPreferred Qualifications:Prior successful experience teaching to a fitness/gym population2+ years teaching experience preferredPhysical/Mental Requirements (ADA Compliance)Mental requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to concentrate, take initiative, cope with stress, adapt to and stay alert in a business environmentAble to demonstrate exercises relevant to class style, as is frequently required.Must be physically able to walk through the classroom freely in order to demo postures and transitions, monitor students' movements, and provide them with hands-on adjustments as needed and if desired by students.In order to perform the essential duties of the job, the employee must be able to speak, hear, see and walk more than 2 miles each day.Standing and sitting on the floorOccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds #J-18808-Ljbffr Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center