Aqua Instructor

Power Wellness; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership for you and a

household member

Job summary

Power Wellness manages LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center in Erie, PA. The Aqua Instructor will teach aquatic exercise classes to members and guests, ensuring safety, effective modifications, and on-time class delivery.

The role requires coordinating schedules, staying certified, and delivering a positive, engaging experience for participants. The position is part-time, located at the LECOM facility, with complimentary membership for the instructor and a household member, and opportunities

Qualifications

• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness).
• Group exercise instructor certification preferred (NCCA accreditation preferred).
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction required.

Responsibilities

• Teach aquatic exercise classes as scheduled, with modifications for different fitness levels.
• Ensure safety and proper setup, clean up after classes, and timely class start/end.
• Maintain valid certifications and complete continuing education as required.
• Provide a fun, engaging experience and communicate clearly with members and EMS if needed.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

Excellent interpersonal communication

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center, 5401 Peach Street, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position Title: Aqua Instructor
Location: LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center
Type: Part time

ALL TEAM MEMBERS RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP FOR YOU AND A MEMBER OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD!

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 LECOM Medical Fitness & 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.

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.

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

Integrity * Excellence * Humanity * Passion * Creativity * Humility

LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center, 5401 Peach Street, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States of America