Aquatic Aerobics Instructor - Shafter Aquatics Center

The Sports Facilities Companies•Shafter, CA

About The Position

The Aquatics Aerobics Instructor leads and supervises water aerobics classes at times determined by pool management. Classes focus on balance and coordination, range of motion, joint flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness without causing strain. The instructor should be prepared to teach a variety of age groups. Shafter Aquatic Center is a sport, recreation, and entertainment destination focused on community health and economic vitality. It is managed by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, part of Sports Facilities Companies. The company describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, entrepreneurial, and focused on accountability, excellence, and service.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience teaching aquatics programs.
Strong swimming ability and knowledge of different swimming techniques.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, predominantly after-school and weekends.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain them within a specified period.
Currently Red Cross certified or willing to become certified.
Current Water Aerobics Instructor certification.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Passion for sports and athlete development.
Ability to lift 50 pounds waist high.
Ability to move or lift lightweight equipment.
Ability to remain active for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Teach relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals, and groups.
Modify exercises to accommodate different skill levels, injuries, and physical limitations.
Monitor, evaluate, and enhance participant performance and needs.
Provide feedback through positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation.
Demonstrate activities clearly by breaking tasks or techniques into a sequence.
Interact in a friendly and courteous manner with participants and team members.
Ensure a safe environment for participants to avoid accidents or injuries.
Implement lesson plans accurately, creatively, positively, and efficiently.
Ensure proper use and care of pool equipment and teaching aids.
Report maintenance or safety issues to management.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.