Jazzercise, Inc. is the world’s primary franchiser of dance and fitness classes. The company pioneered its own brand of dance-based exercise routines. These are trained by certified Jazzercise instructors across the United States and in Europe, Japan, and Latin America. The company has more than 5,000 franchises and an estimated 450,000 students worldwide. Franchisees pay a small start-up fee to the company, and then 20 percent of gross revenues monthly. Founder Judi Sheppard Missett choreographs new routines just about every ten weeks.
The company also generates videos, music recordings, and other educational materials, as well as a computer-based Cyber Stretch program that intends to avoid repetitive stress injuries among office workers. The company’s retail division sells exercise wear, accessories, and items bearing the Jazzercise logo. The division sells mostly through a mail-order catalog. Jazzercise also operates a video production division, JM Digital Works, which generates Jazzercise videos and also does videotape production, post-production, and duplicating work for hundreds of other clients.
Job Description/Average Wage
Director of Information Technology: The Director of Information Technology is accountable for all IT functions for Jazzercise, Inc. This includes directing all IT operations to meet customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technology solutions. Manages day to day operations of IT staff and guarantees the outstanding delivery of service to Jazzercise employees, franchisees and customers. The average annual wage for a Director of Information Technology is around $94,000-$102,000.
Network Administrator: As the company’s Network Administrator your duties and responsibilities are as listed below:
- Manages the LAN data communication network
- Employs and supports the operating systems and tools used within all departments
- Provides operator documentation, procedures, and technical assist
- Supervises applications and systems for current performance and potential performance issues
- Oversees and provides user support for the company’s email system and its peripherals: Microsoft Exchange, Anti-spam software, Anti-virus software
- Recommends upgrades, patches and innovative applications and equipment
This position pays an average wage of around $53,000-$80,000 annually.
Marketing Research Analyst: As a Marketing Research Analyst you will be researching market conditions in local, regional, or national area to settle on potential sales of product or service. Establishes research methodology and designs format for data gathering, for example surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires. Examines and investigates statistical data to forecast future marketing trends. Collects data on competitors and analyzes prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. Accumulates data on customer preferences and buying habits. Arranges reports and graphic illustrations of findings. In the position, you would make anywhere from $42,000 — $88,000 a year.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- 401k Company Match — fully vested after 3 years.
- Company Paid Life/AD&D and LTD Insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Education and tuition reimbursement plan.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
- Company paid employee assistance program.
- Onsite employee gym.
- Onsite employee fitness classes including Jazzercise and yoga.
- Admiring unlimited classes at the Jazzercise corporate owned fitness centers.
How to apply
Find out more about Jazzercise at www.jazzercise.com. Interested candidates may submit a resume and cover letter to hr[at]jazzercise.com. Jazzercise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.