Youth Strength & Conditioning Coach for Swim Team (Evenings)

Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Membership to Arlington Ridge

Discounts on some programming

KinderCare Discounts

Job summary

The Arlington Heights Park District is seeking a part-time Fitness Instructor to lead Youth Strength & Conditioning and Dryland Training for our competitive swim team in Arlington Heights, IL. Classes are held Tuesday evenings with potential weekend sessions.

Candidates must hold a national group fitness certification, CPR/AED certification within six months, and have 1–2 years of experience safely teaching youth athletes in a positive, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Current national certification as a group fitness instructor.
• High school diploma or GED; college-level coursework in physical education or kinesiology preferred.
• Minimum one to two years of experience leading fitness, exercise, or conditioning programs.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• CPR, AED Certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and selects exercises to meet program objectives.
• Select and set up required materials and equipment for each class.
• Plans routines, chooses music and selects movements for muscle groups.
• Demonstrates proper breathing techniques during physical activity.
• Takes attendance, welcomes participants, and maintains accurate class lists.
• Provides varied exercises to accommodate different fitness levels.
• Ensures participant safety and notifies management of serious incidents.
• Puts away materials and maintains a clean, organized environment.

Skills

Group fitness certification

Youth conditioning experience

Engaging instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR, AED Certification

Job description

The Arlington Heights Park District is seeking a part-time Fitness Instructor to lead Youth Strength & Conditioning and Dryland Training for our competitive swim team in Arlington Heights, IL. Classes are held Tuesday evenings with potential weekend sessions.

Candidates must hold a national group fitness certification, CPR/AED certification within six months, and have 1–2 years of experience safely teaching youth athletes in a positive, engaging environment.