Aqua Instructor

Power Wellness; DeKalb, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center in DeKalb, IL is seeking a part-time Aqua Instructor to lead water fitness classes. The role offers compensation at $22.50 per hour and requires CPR/AED within 90 days of hire, plus appropriate instructor certifications.

The center is operated by Power Wellness Management, a medical fitness leadership team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of group class instruction experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt classes for varied

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in group class instruction.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Group exercise instructor certification preferred; specialty certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as scheduled with modifications for fitness levels.
• Instruct within guidelines of certifications and ensure safety.
• Maintain certifications and complete continuing education.
• Arrive early for setup, start and end classes on time, clean up after.
• Be reliable and arrange substitutes when needed.
• Provide a fun, engaging experience for participants.
• Be flexible with center hours and work schedules.
• Meet safety requirements and emergency procedures knowledge.
• Communicate confidently with EMS when needed.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor and customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedules

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR/AED certification

Group exercise instructor certification

Specialty group exercise certification

Job description

Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center, 626 Bethany Road, DeKalb, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position Title: Aqua Instructor
Location: Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center
Type: Part time ($22.50)

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 Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center. 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.

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.

We Improve Life By Delivering Excellence In Health, Fitness & Wellness Management.

Integrity * Excellence * Humanity * Passion * Creativity * Humility

Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center, 626 Bethany Road, DeKalb, Illinois, United States of America