Instructor - Aquatic Fitness - Aqua Arthritis Instructor

Buffalo Grove Park District; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Fitness Center pass

Discounts on Park District programs

Job summary

Buffalo Grove Park District is seeking an Aqua Instructor to join our fitness team. You will inspire members through exercise, positivity, social connections, and community while leading aqua classes on Mondays at 5:30pm.

Responsibilities include planning varied classes, motivating clients, and maintaining punctual start/end times. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and free fitness center access for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to train and motivate clients.
• Work with supervisor and co-workers to help grow clientele.
• Provide a high level of customer service to our members.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and members.
• Must be punctual. Begin and end all classes at their scheduled time.

Responsibilities

• Instruct aqua classes in multiple formats.
• Plan and deliver creative aqua classes with variety.
• Adapt classes to meet member needs and desires.
• Create an engaging atmosphere with appropriate music.
• Work to grow class sizes and meet facility expectations.

Skills

Multiformat teaching

Verbal cues & demos

Creative class planning

Adaptability

Music selection

Customer service

Punctuality

Education

High School diploma

Group Exercise Instructor Certification

Aqua Instructor Certification

Two years teaching experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Aqua Instructor to join our outstanding fitness team. As part of our fitness team, our instructors inspire members through exercise, positivity, social connections, community, and individual attention to live healthy lives. Class time is Mondays 5:30pm.

Position Requirements:

• Experience teaching multiple formats.
• Possess the ability to provide multisensory instruction through mastered verbal cues and visual demonstration.
• Must be able to plan multiple creative classes for constant variety for the members.
• Able to understand the desires and needs of each class and modify accordingly.
• Provide an appropriate atmosphere with music selection.
• Maintain and grow class sizes to the expectations of the facility.
• Have a true passion and energy for health and fitness.

Education and Experience:

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Group Exercise Instructor National Certification, Aqua Instructor Certification
3. Minimum of two years teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to train and motivate clients.
2. Work with supervisor and co-workers to help grow clientele.
3. Provide a high level of customer service to our members.
4. Communicate effectively with co-workers and members.
5. Must be punctual. Begin and end all classes at their scheduled time.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

1. Must be physically capable to train clients

Wage:

$25 - $50, depending on certification and experience

Benefits:

FreeFitness Center pass for employees who work 8 hours or more per week, along with other discounts towards Park District programs.