Aquatic Aerobics Instructor - Hourly

Purpose Statement

The job of Aqua Aerobics Instructor is done for the purpose/s of teaching choreographed water aerobics classes to increase the health and physical fitness of patrons; conducting courses and activities incorporating water aerobics; and serving as an ambassador for the Aquatic center with a cheerful and positive attitude.

This job reports to the Aquatic Center Director

Essential Functions

• Assists in cleaning and maintaining the pool and related areas of the facilities for the purpose of maintaining the facility in a sanitary and safe condition.
• Assists the Activities Coordinator with organizing and scheduling classes for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Conducts courses and activities incorporating water aerobics for the purpose of increasing the health and physical fitness of patrons.
• Prepares choreographed routines and music accompaniment for the purpose of teaching water aerobic classes.
• Prepares logs, reports, and documents (e.g. registration/booking systems, progress reports,, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Promotes a safe and enjoyable learning environment for those participating in swimming activities for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of participants at the facility.
• Provides a creative, educational service for students, public, and other outside user groups for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• esponds to inquiries and complaints related to the aerobics program for the purpose of greeting patrons and providing information about the program.
• Serves as an ambassador of the Lee's Summit R-VII School District for the purpose of engaging with the public in a respectful, professional and positive manner.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; safety practices; and health standards.; age appropriate activities/behaviors; knowledge of community resources; methods of instruction and training; school safety and security practices; stages of child development.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: training; supervision; office practices; administer basic first aid and CPR; effective listening; leadership; and guiding others; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administer first aid and/or prescribed medications; analyzing data; using pertinent software applications.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: reliability; working flexible hours; and communication with persons of diverse backgrounds/knowledge/skills; adapting to changing work priorities; dealing with frequent interruptions; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired in background in group fitness instruction or personal training, who can adapt landbased fitness principles to an aquatic environment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Pre-employment Proficiency Test

Certificates & Licenses CPR

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Continuing Educ. / Training

Renew Training, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer on a yearly basis.