Aqua/Water Fitness Classes Instructor

ACAC - ATLANTIC COAST ATHLETIC CLUBS; Five Forks (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ACAC - Atlantic Coast Athletic Clubs is seeking enthusiastic Aqua instructors to lead invigorating water fitness classes, promoting health and wellness in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have aquatic exercise instruction experience, current AFAA or ACE certification, and the ability to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Join us and help members achieve their fitness goals.

Qualifications

• Current AFAA or ACE Primary Group Ex certification and/or related specialty certification (Les Mills, Zumba, AEA, CPT…)
• High School Diploma preferred
• Prior experience teaching group exercise classes highly desired
• Must have excellent communication skills to work positively with different populations
• Must be at least 18 year old

Responsibilities

• Lead aqua fitness classes with energy and enthusiasm; motivating participants to the best of your ability
• Greet, introduce, and welcome participants
• Educate participants with safe exercise techniques and monitor safety using positive reinforcement
• If unable to work, proactively seek substitutes for your class and immediately inform the supervisor of the substitution
• Keep members informed of events and activities and encourage participation
• Support special events to promote the department and club
• Ensure studio and equipment are tidy and in working order
• Enforce club policies if unsafe situations arise

Skills

AFAA/ACE certification

Group exercise instruction

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Looking for n enthusiastic Aqua instructors to lead invigorating water-based fitness classes!

Our ideal candidates will have experience in aquatic exercise instruction and a passion for promoting health and wellness.

Join our team and make a splash as you inspire clients to achieve their fitness goals in a fun and supportive environment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled class start time, well prepared and organized with routine and music.
• Greet, introduce, and welcome participants
• Educate participants with safe exercise techniques and monitor safety using positive reinforcement.
• Teach classes with energy and enthusiasm; motivating participants to the best of your ability
• If unable to work, proactively seek substitutes for your class and immediately inform the supervisor of the substitution
• Keep members informed of events and activities and encourage participation
• Support special events to promote the department and club
• Ensure studio and equipment are tidy and in working order
• Enforce club policies if unsafe situations arise

Requirements

• Must be able to successfully demonstrate proper exercise techniques
• Must be able to actively participate in classes
• Must be in excellent physical condition to teach classes
• Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
• Must have ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Required competencies, education, and experience

• Current AFAA or ACE Primary Group Ex certification and/or related specialty certification (Les Mills, Zumba, AEA, CPT…)
• High School Diploma preferred
• Prior experience teaching group exercise classes highly desired
• Must have excellent communication skills to work positively with different populations
• Must be at least 18 year old

Company expectations

• Company Expectations
• Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
• Park in team member designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep club neat and clean
• Attend mandatory Personal Training meetings
• Assist with Service Days, as assigned by Supervisor
• Assist with club programs, special events, or activities, as assigned by Supervisor
• Promptly respond to work-related correspondence
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver outstanding service to members and guests, following acac’s Five*Star principles

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.