Aquatics and Fitness Instructor

Westminister Canterbury Lynchburg; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading continuing care retirement community is seeking an Aquatic & Fitness Instructor to manage diversified aquatic and fitness programming for residents and employees. The role involves planning classes, giving consultations, and motivating participation in wellness programs. Candidates should have relevant certifications, experience with older adults, and be willing to comply with health regulations.

Benefits

Complete benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

403B with company match

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience working with older adults in an exercise setting preferred.
• Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Certified to teach aquatic and exercise classes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates fitness class programming and aquatic programming.
• Provides individual consultations to residents and employees on exercise programs.
• Monitors equipment and facility usage, cleans pool as needed.

Skills

Group Fitness Certification

Personal Training Certification

CPR

First Aid

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, a 5-Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community in Central VA is seeking an Aquatic & Fitness Instructor to join our team! Full-time position available with complete benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 403B with company match, and more. Hours are Monday through Friday day shift.

• Plans and coordinates fitness class programming and aquatic programming utilizing available resources and providing a diversified program based on resident and employee needs and interests. Meets at least weekly with supervisor to coordinate programs for entire community.
• Provides individual consultations to residents and employees in an effort to suggest appropriate exercise programs to provide supervision and instruction on the proper use of equipment and aquatic regiments.
• Solicits and motivates resident and employee participation in wellness programs by encouraging new residents and demonstrating exercise techniques to enhance understanding.
• Monitors equipment and facility usage and reports any damages to supervisor. Cleans pool as needed.
• Assists with inventory and maintenance of all exercise equipment and aquatic supplies.
• Maintains all necessary documentation to include sign in sheets and physician permission forms.
• Assists with planning of events such as the Health Fair, challenges, etc.

Requirements

Educational requirements

• High school diploma
• Primary Group Fitness Certification or Personal Training Certification

Licensure, Certification, and Registration

Lifeguard Certification, preferred

• Certified CPR/First Aid
• Certified to teach aquatic and excercise class, preferred

Work Orientation and Experience

• 2 to 3 years of experience working with older adults in an exercise setting, preferred

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we will require all team members to receive the influenza and recommend the COVID-19 vaccines.