Urgently Require ZUMBA and Dance Fitness Instructor in Baltimore, MD
Job title: ZUMBA and Dance Fitness Instructor
Company: JCC Association of North America
Job description: Location and Job Title:
ZUMBA and Dance Fitness Instructor
JCC of Greater Baltimore
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave
Rosenbloom Campus
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Principal Responsibilities:
Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.
SUMMARY:
Instructors have a variety of job functions including, but not limited to, successfully leading a class through appropriately designed routines, with proper music selection to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, while ensuring the safety of the members. Recording attendance is considered an after-class duty.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creating motivating and inspiring choreography for classes. Choreographing routines using Zumba steps and formulas.
- Leading and demonstrating Zumba dance routines to a group of participants in a fun and energetic atmosphere.
- Playing music in order to set a rhythm for the class.
- Providing a fun, safe, high-energy workout for a variety of ages and skill levels.
- Leading warm up exercises at the start of each class and cooldown at the end of class.
- Performing routines so students can follow the instructor's lead during classes.
- Leading classes of 10 or more people at a time.
- Being energetic and charismatic keeps students engaged throughout the class.
- Encouraging students to work hard to reach their fitness goals.
- Demonstrating the proper form for each move in the class
- Explaining the importance of proper technique to avoid injury while dancing.
- Taking class attendance, ensuring that all participants are registered and properly signed in
- Responsible for finding substitutes as needed for vacations or illnesses.
- Current Zumba license, Group Fitness Instructor Certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, ISSA NETA or an extensive background/training in Dance.
- Adult CPR/AED Certification (Training will be provided through the JCC if needed)