Instructor - Aquatic Fitness - Aqua Arthritis Instructor

Buffalo Grove Park District; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Part 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, community and individual attention to live healthy lives. Classes are scheduled Mondays at 5:30pm.

Responsibilities include planning diverse aquatic fitness offerings, engaging participants, and delivering outstanding customer service while maintaining class attendance goals. Competitive compensation and employee discounts available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Group Exercise Instructor National Certification.
• Aqua Instructor Certification.
• Aqua Arthritis Certification.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide multisensory instruction using mastered verbal cues and visual demonstrations.
• Plan multiple creative classes to maintain variety for members.
• Modify classes to meet the desires and needs of each group.
• Create an appropriate atmosphere with music selection.
• Maintain and grow class sizes to meet facility expectations.
• Demonstrate passion and energy for health and fitness.

Skills

Multiformat teaching

Multisensory instruction

Class planning

Adaptability

Music selection

Client growth

passion for fitness

Education

High school diploma

Group Exercise Instructor National Certification

Aqua Instructor Certification

Aqua Arthritis Certification

Two years teaching experience

Job description

Job Description

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

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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Must be physically capable to train clients

Wage

$25 - $50, depending on certification and experience

Benefits

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