Job Summary
Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Director provides water aerobics instruction, monitors, educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
General Accountabilities
Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercise, stretching, and cool down.
Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
Keeps management informed of pool activities, facility needs, and significant problems.
Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
Performs related duties as required.
Job Qualifications
Experience: At least one year of aquatic experience
Certification: Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, CPR, and First-Aid Certification
Certified Instructor (AEA, ACE, AFAA), water specialty/certification preferred.
Skills
Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
Knowledge of water aerobics 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.
Time management
Communication
Ability to teach swim lessons is preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands 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 is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete the workout. Must also be able to project voice over the noise of the pool so that the class participants are able to hear the instructions.
Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide in the rescue of drowning swimmers.
Vision Requirements
Visually recognize an emergency
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) and Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Wet or humid conditions
Potential Toxic or caustic chemicals
Exposure to motor noises and work near moving mechanical parts