Aqua Aerobics Instructor

Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) in Chicago is seeking a seasonal Aqua Aerobics Instructor for May through September at the Sandburg Pool (Old Town). You will lead group classes from 10:00–11:00 daily, with an additional Tuesday evening 6:00–7:00 and Saturday 10:30–11:30, requiring flexibility to cover multiple sessions.

Responsibilities include warming up, conditioning and cooldown, arriving 15 minutes early to set up, and ensuring a safe, clean pool area.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Group Fitness Instructor by a nationally-recognized organization.
• Aquatic specialty certification.
• Current CPR/AED certification (or equivalent).
• 1-2+ years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at class at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled class and set up speaker, yoga mat and pool equipment (all provided).
• Begin and end class on time, this is very important.
• Instruct classes (including a warm-up, conditioning and cool down phase) in specialization and approved by Group Fitness Manager and/or Fitness Director.
• Provide instruction and coaching to class attendees; accurately record class participation and conduct class surveys.
• Ensure pool area is clean and returned to original state at the end of each class; store away equipment and bring own music playlist.

Skills

Teaching experience

Group fitness instruction

Education

Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Aquatic Specialty Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

We are looking to hire a seasonal employee for our Aqua Aerobics Instructor position for May through September.

As an Aquatic Aerobics Instructor for the Sandburg Pool (managed by FFC Old Town) you will be responsible for instructing group exercise classes in accordance with class description set by Regional Group Fitness Manager. Classes consist of a warm-up, conditioning and cool-down phase.

Classes are Monday-Friday at 10:00am-11:00am, Tuesday has an additional evening class from 6:00pm-7:00pm, and Saturday at 10:30am-11:30am. Availability during one or many of these class times is required.

Compensation

$55 per class

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Arrive at class at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled class and set up speaker, yoga mat and pool equipment (all provided)
• Begin and end class on time, this is very important.
• Instruct classes (including a warm-up, conditioning and cool down phase) in specialization and approved by Group Fitness Manager and/or Fitness Director

Provide instruction and coaching to class attendees

• Accurately record class participation and conduct class surveys at the end of the class
• Ensure that pool area is clean and returned to original state at the end of each class making sure all necessary equipment is put away
• Must have your own music playlist

Qualifications

• Certification as a Group Fitness Instructor by a nationally-recognized organization
• Certified in field of specialty in Aquatic
• Current CPR/AED Certification (or equivalent)
• 1-2+ years of teaching experience