Seasonal Water Aerobics Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Fitness FLSA STATUS: Seasonal

JOB TITLE: Water Aerobics Instructor SUPERVISES: None

REPORTS TO: Fitness Coordinator Department Manager: Fitness Director

At Ridglea Country Club, we're committed to providing an exceptional, world-class experience for our members and guests. When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to excel and grow at one of the leading private clubs in the country. Our team is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where excellence is the norm. As a foremost employer of choice, we offer an exceptional work environment that values the goals and well-being of you and your families.

We believe in honoring the fundamentals of the 5Cs which are our guiding principles.

• Cleanliness: Always take pride in our appearance. Keep the club clean and neat-looking.
• Courtesy: Always smile! Be Courteous!
• Consistency: Anticipate the needs of members, guests and colleagues. Be committed to quality and open to growth.
• Cooperation: Treat everyone with respect. Always be optimistic!
• Communication: Know Ridglea. Regularly interact with the members and guests.

JOB SUMMARY:

Ridglea Country Club is searching for exceptional instructors to lead, instruct, and motivate our members.

Classes Offered:

• Water Aerobics (Seasonal) June – September

Responsibilities:

• Teach proper form, technique, exercise formats and choreography.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to engage every skill level of fitness enthusiast.
• Safely navigate members to accommodate learning styles and capabilities.
• Motivate members to consistently attend classes by leading fun, energizing, and dynamic classes.
• Deliver best in class group fitness classes to enhance class participation and individual performance.
• Celebrate the achievements of class participants related to personal goals, masters of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Professionally promote Group-X classes to increase awareness and class participation in accordance with company guidelines.
• Continuously monitor class participants to ensure they are receiving the best possible experience by engaging them, observing, and correcting form, acknowledging members, new participants and guests.

Requirements:

• Must be able to get and maintain a fitness and or water aerobics instructor certification from a nationally recognized organization.
• HS Diploma or GED
• Current CPR Certification
• Minimum of 1 year of prior group exercise training required.
• Must teach a minimum of 4 classes per month.
• Knowledge of safe fitness technique and group fitness principles
• Knowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Personable, enthusiastic, patient, and outgoing personality
• Positive attitude and collaborative team player
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Passion for health and fitness

Schedule:

• A.M. and P.M availability
• Weekend availability

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and/or sit up to 8 hours per day.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Hearing, seeing and talking sufficient enough to communicate with members, guests, and co-workers and ensure member safety.
• Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 45 lbs.
• Independent mobility throughout the Fitness Center.

BENEFITS:
Ridglea Country Club offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employee meals
• Pro Shop discounts
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Employer