Aqua Fitness Instructor

Summary

An Aqua Fit Instructor is responsible for educating members on the safe and proper execution of aquatic exercises, while in the water. Class times vary and are held mornings around 9:00am and evenings around 6:30pm.

Areas of Responsibility

Support, teach, and encourage members to meet their fitness goals
Attend department meetings and continuing education classes to keep certifications current
Help keep the center well-stocked and really clean
Keep all equipment in good working condition

Knowledge of emergency procedures and water safety.

Ensures the safety of persons participating in individual or group aquatic programs.

Develops and builds authentic, positive relationships with members/participants and provides motivational

support and guidance.

Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

Enforces pool rules, policies, and procedures in a positive constructive manner.

Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly fitness and aquatics environment, picking up towels, Water bottles, etc.

Other duties and tasks as business and management dictates.

Qualifications and competencies:

Education:
Nationally recognized Group Fitness Certification
Qualifying Instructor certification
CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Experience:
1 year teaching experience preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical requirements:

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Work in a Fitness Center/Community Center and typical business office environment
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to teach & Demo outside of the water on the pool deck, per AEA requirements.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing,
  bending, reaching, swimming, and lifting.

This position is contingent upon the completion and cleared background check of a fingerprint and life scan assessment and Proof of Full Vaccination.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between JSV and its employees.