Aqua Fitness Instructor

Arlington Heights Park District • Arlington Heights, IL

2d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Aqua Fitness Instructor to teach a shallow-water fitness class on Tuesdays from 7:30–8:30 AM. The position is available for an immediate start, and we are seeking an energetic, reliable instructor who enjoys motivating participants of all fitness levels. Additional opportunities may be available to teach other aquatic fitness class formats based on experience, interest, and scheduling availability.

Requirements

• Energetic
• Reliable
• Enjoys motivating participants of all fitness levels

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching other aquatic fitness class formats

Responsibilities

• Prepares aqua fitness lesson plans and selects exercises and activities to meet the program objectives
• Selects and prepares required materials and equipment for each class
• Plans routines, chooses appropriate music, and selects movements for each set of muscles
• Instructs participants on effective workout techniques and methods by explaining and demonstrating the exercises
• Welcomes participants, takes attendance at each class, and maintains accurate class lists
• Provides a variety of exercises and movements to accommodate participants’ different levels of fitness
• Supervises participants in assigned area of pool, enforces pool rules, prevents accidents, and maintains control during classes
• Assists aquatic staff in inserting or removing lap lines and bringing equipment to the pool area
• Puts away and stores materials and equipment at the end of each class in a clean and orderly fashion
• Works directly with participants and assists them in completing the day’s exercises
• Communicates with participants regularly regarding the progress in the program
• Notifies the ARC Assistant Manager – Fitness of serious incidents, accidents, or inappropriate conduct and completes Incident/Accident forms, as needed
• Attends work on a regular basis
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment
• Additional functions as assigned, which may be considered essential

Benefits

• PTAC Membership to ARC
• Discounts on some programming
• KinderCare Discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed