What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Group Fitness Instructor position at Pearce Community Center?
General Purpose: Leads and coordinates aqua group fitness classes. Educate the participants on fitness and safety. Maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
Responsibilities:
- Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down.
- Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
- Prepares appropriate equipment and music for each class.
- Assists participants, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for the class participants.
- Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs.
- Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.
- Tracking class attendance.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess current Red Cross CPR certification.
- Certified Water/Aqua Instructor (AEA, ACE, AFAA) or equivalent. Water/Aqua specialty/certifications preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
- Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.
- Choreography and music skills.
- Ability to be professional and motivate class participants.
- Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Gym membership
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20