Aqua Fitness Instructor

Live 2 B Healthy | Senior Fitness; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Live 2 B Healthy | Senior Fitness in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an Aqua Fitness Instructor to lead engaging water fitness classes tailored for older adults. The position requires experience in senior fitness, a nationally recognized fitness certification, and valid CPR/AED certification.

The instructor will be responsible for ensuring participant safety, delivering personalized sessions, and building relationships within the community. This role offers an hourly pay of $35 plus additional compensation for private sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior fitness or aqua fitness required.
• Current certification from NASM, ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or equivalent is mandatory.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled Aqua Fitness classes for older adults.
• Conduct personalized one-on-one water-based sessions.
• Ensure safety measures in and around the pool.

Skills

Experience in senior fitness

Aqua fitness or group fitness

Strong interpersonal skills

Comfortable leading exercise in water

Education

Current nationally recognized fitness certification

Current CPR/AED certification

Job description

Aqua Fitness Instructor

Live 2 B Healthy – Senior Fitness | Las Vegas, NV

Job Title: Aqua Fitness Instructor

Location: Las Vegas, NV (on-site at senior living communities and community centers with pools)

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Reports To: Franchise Owner / Fitness Program Manager

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Hourly pay based on experience and certifications; additional compensation for private and small group sessions
• Mileage and travel time reimbursed as applicable

Responsibilities

• Lead group Aqua Fitness classes, conducting scheduled on-site water fitness classes tailored to the needs and abilities of older adults
• Deliver personalized one-on-one and small group water-based sessions, following approved programming and documentation protocols
• Ensure safety in and around the pool by monitoring participants, maintaining awareness of pool conditions, safe entry and exit, and emergency procedures, and modifying activities as needed
• Build positive relationships, establishing trust and rapport with residents, staff, and community decision-makers
• Follow program guidelines, adhering to Live 2 B Healthy protocols and curriculum standards, as well as facility pool rules, for all formats of training
• Communicate and report accurately, including attendance, session feedback, and client notes to the Fitness Program Manager; communicate class concerns, pool issues, or scheduling changes in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Experience in senior fitness, aqua fitness, group fitness, or rehab-based exercise
• Current nationally recognized fitness certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or equivalent)
• Current CPR/AED certification (required)
• Comfortable leading exercise in and around the water, with a working awareness of pool safety and emergency procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills and an encouraging, client-centered approach
• Reliable transportation and punctuality for scheduled sessions

Preferred Qualifications

• Aquatic fitness certification (e.g., AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional) or equivalent water-based exercise credential
• Previous experience teaching aqua aerobics, water-based exercise, or aquatic therapy
• Background in working with seniors or within senior living communities
• Understanding of age-related conditions and how to safely modify exercises for the water

Compensation

$35.00 per hour, plus additional compensation for private and small group sessions. Mileage and travel time may be reimbursed as applicable.