Aqua Instructor

Power Wellness; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Power Wellness is seeking an Aqua Instructor for Mercy HealthPlex Queen City. This part-time role requires teaching aquatic exercise classes safely and professionally to members and guests, with ongoing certification maintenance.

The Aqua Instructor will adapt classes for varying fitness levels, comply with certification guidelines, and ensure timely setup, clean-up, and a positive, engaging participant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days.
• NCCA accredited or similar certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must meet safety certifications and EMS procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled aquatic classes with modifications for different fitness levels.
• Follow standard guidelines of certifications and ensure safety.
• Maintain certifications and continue education requirements.
• Arrive early for setup and ensure class starts/ends on time and area is cleaned.
• Provide substitutes in advance if unable to teach.
• Create a fun and engaging experience for participants.
• Be flexible with center hours and work schedules.
• Meet all safety requirements and know emergency/EMS procedures.

Skills

Group class instruction

CPR/AED certification

Excellent communication

Flexible scheduling

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Aqua Instructor

Location: Mercy HealthPlex Queen City

Type: Part time

Summary: We improve life and we’re here to serve. What you do is something special and contributes towards improving health within your community. Join our team of full time and part time staff at Mercy HealthPlex Queen City. Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the‑art medically integrated health and fitness centers. Power Wellness is a medical fitness industry pioneer who improves the lives of clients with a unique and customized approach to medical fitness center development and management. Their turnkey method takes away the stress of the development and management process allowing clients to focus on other areas of their business. The Aqua Instructor is responsible for teaching aquatic exercise classes in a professional and safe manner to the members and guests of the center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach classes as scheduled, providing modifications to accommodate varying fitness levels.
2. Teach within standard guidelines of specialty certifications.
3. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise.
4. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
5. Ensure arrival time allows for proper set up so that class begins on time, ends on time and that area is cleaned up after class.
6. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance.
7. Provide a fun and engaging experience for the participants.
8. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules.
9. Must meet all safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties.
10. Demonstrate complete knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and confidence communicating with EMS.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction, teaching a variety of styles, levels and population preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness)
• A group exercise instructor certification preferred. Preferably an NCCA accredited certification.
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required.
• Must possess excellent inter‑personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.
• Ability to multi‑task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.

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