Job Description

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a Pilates Instructor who enjoys being part of a cohesive team. Are you passionate about helping clients meet their fitness goals? Are you someone who thrives on working with a diverse customer base, helping clients improve their health and wellness?  JCC Greater Boston in Newton, MA is looking for a part-time instructor to teach private and semi-private lessons in our state-of-the-art, well-established and comprehensive Pilates Studio. Daytime, weekend, and evening hours are available. 

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish. 

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:  

• Develop safe, effective, and innovative comprehensive Pilates training program for each client to ensure they attain their goals and remain motivated to continue to progress.  

• Conduct initial client’s complementary assessment and goal setting to be able to recommend a Pilates training program.  

• Instruct both private and semi-private sessions including duets and trios 

• Complete all administrative requirements associated with client management. 

• Act as wellness role model and leader as defined by the Pilates certification and scope of practice. 

• Share responsibility for equipment cleaning 

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to: 

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic where each individual feels seen and welcomed.  

• Actively participate as an essential member of the Health and Wellness team.   

• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration and transformation, including through personal role modeling.   

• Commit to JCC standard of providing excellent customer service  

• Uphold JCC policies and procedures, reporting incidents and concerns to supervisors as needed. 

• Attend JCCGB meetings as assigned 

• Other duties as assigned.    

Supervisory Responsibilities: None  

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing!   

This is a limited part-time (initially 5-20 hours p/w depending on business demands and instructor availability), non-exempt position. Offering great perks, a supportive, vibrant, in-person work environment and a competitive starting pay rate of [$55.00 – $65.00] per session. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.  

About JCC Greater Boston 

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends. 

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team! 

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all. 

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Requirements

CPR/AED Certified 

National Pilates certification

Comprehensive training and experience in Reformer, Mat, etc.

Strong customer service experience and relationship-building skills  

Must be 18 + years of age. 

Skills and Abilities:  

• Must be a self-starter who takes the initiative. 

• Superb interpersonal and active listening skills 

• Works well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships.  

• Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders. 

Physical Requirements:   
Must be able to be physically present to work in a fast-paced, busy environment. 

• Position calls for sitting, standing, and walking throughout the building. 

• Routinely lifts, carries, and moves objects weighing up to 45 pounds. 

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities. 

Benefits

In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below. 

JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! Complimentary individual membership includes:   

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman  

• Access to group fit classes, Arts and Culture adult programming at member rates,  

• Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services 

• Free wellness events! 

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant. 

A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on: 

• Supportive colleagues 

• Team camaraderie 

• How their managers treat them 

• Individual autonomy 

• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others 

• Pride in working for the JCC 

• Program and service quality 

• Holding ourselves accountable      

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals. 

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