Water Aerobics Instructor

The Kingsley Association; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingsley Association is seeking a Contracted Water Aerobics Instructor to provide safe, engaging aquatic fitness instruction to community members in a welcoming environment. The instructor will lead group classes designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance, and overall wellness.

Responsibilities include planning and leading classes, offering modifications for diverse abilities, promoting safety, and ensuring professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Current water aerobics/aquatic fitness certification is required.
• CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Experience delivering group fitness instruction to diverse communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled water aerobics and aquatic fitness classes.
• Develop safe, engaging class routines.
• Provide modifications for varying abilities.
• Promote water safety and proper technique with equipment.
• Maintain a welcoming, professional class environment.
• Communicate scheduling, attendance, and equipment needs with Kingsley staff.
• Maintain required certifications and professional liability insurance as required.
• Operate in accordance with the independent contractor agreement and Kingsley policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Group instruction

Communication

Inclusive programming

Education

Current water aerobics/aquatic fitness certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Position Title: Contracted Water Aerobics Instructor

Organization: The Kingsley Association

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

The Kingsley Association is seeking an energetic and experienced Contracted Water Aerobics Instructor to provide safe, engaging, and inclusive aquatic fitness instruction to community members. The instructor will lead group water aerobics classes designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and overall wellness.

The Water Aerobics Instructor will be responsible for preparing and leading classes appropriate for varying fitness and ability levels, providing modifications as needed, promoting safe movement in the aquatic environment, and creating a welcoming and supportive experience for participants. The instructor will support Kingsley’s commitment to providing accessible, community-centered health and wellness programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead scheduled group water aerobics and aquatic fitness classes.
• Develop safe, effective, and engaging class routines.
• Provide modifications for participants with varying abilities and fitness levels.
• Promote proper technique, water safety, and safe use of aquatic fitness equipment.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming, and encouraging class environment.
• Communicate scheduling, attendance, equipment, or participant concerns with Kingsley staff.
• Maintain appropriate aquatic fitness certification, CPR/AED certification, and professional liability insurance as required.
• Perform services in accordance with the terms of the independent contractor agreement and Kingsley Association policies.

Preferred Qualifications: Current water aerobics/aquatic fitness or related group fitness certification; previous aquatic fitness instruction experience; CPR/AED certification; strong communication and interpersonal skills; and experience working with diverse community populations.