What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Aerobics Group Fitness Instructor position at The Risher Companies?
Immediate opening available for a Water Aerobics Group Fitness Instructor!
Class times vary in the mornings and afternoons.
Overview:
Risher Amenity Management is looking for a part-time Water Aerobics Group Fitness Instructor to lead aquatic fitness classes for community residents. The instructor’s top priority is delivering a fun, safe, and motivating class experience while promoting healthy lifestyles and well-being.
Additional responsibilities include building positive relationships with participants and representing Risher Amenity Management in a professional manner.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop positive relationships with class participants through motivational instruction and education
- Prepare and lead a fun and effective group class based on the class description
- Create a welcoming environment for participants of every fitness level
- Monitor participants during class by leading them in form, technique, modifications, and breathing cues
- Assist participants with correcting form and providing alternative movements as needed
- Clean and organize the group fitness space before and after each class
- Maintain a record of classes taught or subbed, including attendance numbers
- Secure substitute instructors to cover classes when needed
- Represent Risher Amenity Management professionally, greeting residents as they enter and leave class
- Maintain all current and required certifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles, with a general understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology
- Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies, including the incorporation of music, tempo, and cueing techniques
- Ability to effectively demonstrate and modify movements for all fitness levels
- Knowledge of water aerobics program design, modifications, and progressive exercise implementation
- Ability to be self-sufficient in handling job responsibilities
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual
- Must be a team player and possess a positive attitude
- Previous water aerobics or group fitness experience preferred
Education and Certifications:
- Current CPR/AED Certification
- Water Aerobics Instructor Certification