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About the Role

The NYRR Striders older adult fitness program offers weekly sessions focused on functional dance-based group fitness for diverse participants of all physical activity levels. Coaches lead sessions, support members, and foster a safe, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead functional dance-based group fitness sessions for older adults.
• Prepare and implement Striders’ Walking and Beyond Fitness curriculum.
• Ensure participant support and safety throughout each session.
• Arrive promptly at assigned locations.
• Complete daily attendance and support participant enrollment and event registration.
• Perform administrative tasks for scheduling program implementation.
• Attend staff meetings, program curriculum trainings, and team events.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director, Striders Program.
• Communicate frequently with the program team and respond promptly to correspondence and requests.
• Communicate correct technique and form to improve participant pace and mobility.
• Contribute program enhancements based on practice and experience.
• Perform routine responsibilities under general supervision.
• Apply established fitness principles, technical skills, and functional knowledge to safely facilitate the curriculum.
• Deliver pre-planned group fitness sessions, adapting instruction to meet participant needs.
• Apply technical and functional knowledge to support program initiatives and daily operations.

Requirements

• Ability to apply musicality to structured movement/functional fitness.
• Prior experience in fitness instruction with a specialty in non-traditional populations.
• Prior experience in group exercise with a focus on functional fitness and movement.
• Prior experience coaching physical activity with populations of all ages.
• Exposure to teaching older adult and/or non-traditional populations preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices in older adult fitness and understanding of age-related issues.
• 1+ Years of Customer Service experience.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Safesport and NYS Mandated Reporter training (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of Physical Literacy (or willingness to attend workshops).
• Senior Fitness, Group Fitness, and/or Running Coach certification from a nationally recognized program is preferred.
• Ability to coach and implement training plans for novice-advanced fitness/walker/runner participants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate games and team bonding activities.
• Ability to motivate and encourage new fitness and walker/runner participants.
• Ability to implement effective conflict resolution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of NYC neighborhoods is a plus.
• Fluency in another language is a plus.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must be willing to travel to all sites across the 5 NYC boroughs.
• Must be able to work a consistent weekly schedule of at least two sessions per week.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed for events, trainings, and meetings.

Skills

• Musicality
• Structured movement
• Functional fitness
• Group exercise
• Physical activity coaching
• Older adult fitness best practices
• Customer service
• First Aid
• CPR/AED
• Safesport
• NYS Mandated Reporter
• Physical Literacy
• Senior Fitness certification
• Group Fitness certification
• Running Coach certification
• Training plan implementation
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Facilitation
• Team bonding
• Motivation
• Encouragement
• Conflict resolution
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of NYC neighborhoods
• Multilingualism
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Part-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 1+ Years of Customer Service experience

Education Level

• First Aid and CPR/AED certification
• Safesport and NYS Mandated Reporter training
• Knowledge of Physical Literacy

Salary/Compensations

• $30/hour

About the Company

• New York Road Runners (NYRR) is a community running organization founded in 1958, dedicated to building healthier lives and stronger communities through running.
• NYRR offers races, events, programs, and training resources, including the TCS New York City Marathon.
• NYRR provides youth fitness programs in underserved communities.
• NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in New York City.
• NYRR is committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement.
• The Community Impact team oversees programs like Rising New York Road Runners, Run for the Future, Open Run, and Striders, supporting NYRR's mission.
• NYRR Striders offers free weekly walking and fitness programs for older adults, with in-person sessions and online resources.

Equal Opportunity

• New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• NYRR is committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job.
• NYRR understands that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds.
• Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply.
• If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application.
• We are eager to learn about your experience and skills!
• You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions.