Water Aerobic Fitness Instructor

Howard County Government; Columbia (MD); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 44.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Howard County Government is seeking a Water Aerobics Instructor to lead classes, educate participants on safe techniques, and create a positive workout environment at the community center in Columbia, MD. The role requires planning workouts, demonstrating movements, and maintaining class records.

A current CPR/First Aid/AED cert is required, with pay between $20.00 and $32.00 per hour. This contingent Professional position emphasizes safety, effective communication, and ability to adapt

Qualifikationen

• Two years teaching or participating in the specific program area.
• Must possess a nationally recognized certification or state license for the activity.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain.

Aufgaben

• Teach, organize and supervise a water aerobics class for varied ages and abilities.
• Keep attendance records and report to supervisor.
• Select music and exercises for class.
• Enforce pool rules and communicate with leadership.
• Lead warm-up, exercise, stretch, and cool down.
• Prepare equipment, music and handouts for each class.
• Instruct participants on techniques and muscle groups.

Kenntnisse

Water aerobics instruction

Demonstrate exercises

Music selection

Communication directions

Safety and injury prevention

Public speaking

Ausbildung

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary/Class Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Water Aerobics Instructor is responsible for providing participants with a great workout and experience. The instructor educates participants about useful and safe exercises, assists them in achieving exercise goals, modifies moves for the needs of participants and creates a fun workout environment, while promoting wellness for all class participants. This position is contingent.

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach, organize and supervise a water aerobics fitness class consisting of various age groups and abilities.
• Keep records of class attendance and turn into supervisor when program is complete.
• Select own music and exercises to use in class.
• Keeps management informed of pool activities, facility needs, and significant problems.
• Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercise, stretching, and cool down.
• Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
• Teach with a positive upbeat attitude.
• Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Enforce pool rules and policies. Refer ongoing issues to a staff member of the Community Center Leadership Team.
• Perform other/related duties as assigned.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Sufficient skill in a specific area and ability to effectively demonstrate all skill being taught to participants.
• Must demonstrate the ability to develop a water fitness program a diversified group of people.
• Ability to demonstrate effective water aerobic exercise skills and to communicate directions effectively.
• Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles; able to incorporate music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willing to obtain.
• Maintains a professional attitude toward your responsibilities, fellow instructors and staff members.
• Be in good physical condition to teach group exercise.
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury. Must be outgoing, energetic and able to perform in front of an audience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment is usually hot and humid. Air quality within indoor pools may be reduced due to increased levels of chloramines and ammonia compounds produced from the disinfection of pool water.
• Able to project voice over pool noise, to ensure all instructions can be heard.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Instructors must have the physical flexibility required to demonstrate and perform skills required for various training program.
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally must aide, if needed, in the rescue of drowning swimmer.
• This person must be able to see in bright light. (This person must provide their own equipment, i.e. sunglasses, for dealing with glare and bright light conditions.)
• Instructors are expected to be attired appropriately for entering the water as part of their responsibilities.

Experience

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

At least two (2) years teaching and/or participating in / experience with specific program area.

Education

Possess a nationally recognized certification or state license pertaining to the specific activity. Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willing to obtain.

Rate Of Pay

Salary commensurate with experience and certification.

Contingent - Professional

$20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.