Aqua Fitness Instructor (381)

Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights (IL); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 37.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee membership

Program discounts

KinderCare discount

Zusammenfassung

Arlington Heights Park District is seeking an Aqua Fitness Instructor to lead a shallow-water class on Tuesday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. This part-time role starts immediately and may offer opportunities to teach other aquatic formats based on experience and scheduling.

You will plan lessons, demonstrate techniques, supervise participants, enforce pool rules, and assist with equipment maintenance. The district values reliability, energy, and the ability to motivate participants of all

Qualifikationen

• Thorough knowledge of water exercise instruction and techniques.
• CPR, lifesaving and first aid knowledge.
• Knowledge of Park District pool rules and safety precautions.

Aufgaben

• Prepares aqua fitness lesson plans and selects exercises.
• Instructs participants on workout techniques and demonstrations.
• Welcomes participants, takes attendance, and maintains class lists.

Kenntnisse

Water exercise

CPR & First Aid

Lifesaving

Safety awareness

Pool rules knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

# Aqua Fitness Instructor (381)Arlington Heights, IL 60004## OverviewSalary Range$25.00 - $27.00 HourlyPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionWe 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.The target hiring range for this position is $25 - $27 per hour. The part-time wage scale can be found here.The full job description for this position can be found here.**ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES** • 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 WE OFFER*** Employee Membership to Arlington Ridge Center* Discounts on some programming* KinderCare Discount**AHPD OVERVIEW**The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.## Qualifications• Thorough knowledge of water exercise instruction and techniques• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and standards of CPR, lifesaving and first aid techniques• Thorough knowledge of emergency and auxiliary services available in the community when needed in emergency situations• Good knowledge of Park District Pool Rules and Regulations• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions*The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.*