Water Aerobics Group Instructor

We are seeking an energetic and professional individual with experience in Water Aerobics group fitness instruction that is a team player excited to motivate and educate residents while promoting a healthy lifestyle and well-being.

Job Description:

·         Develop positive relationships with class participants through motivational instruction and education.

·         Prepare and lead a fun, and effective group class based on the class description.

·         Create a welcome environment for all participants of every fitness level.

·         Monitor and connect to participants during class by leading them in form, technique, modifications, breathing cues and encouraging them to listen to their bodies and meet where they can.

·         Assist class participants with correcting form, providing alternative moves when needed, and helping participants remain motivated to attain their personal goals.

·         Clean and organize the group fitness space being utilized before and after each class.

·         Maintain a record of classes taught or subbed, including attendance numbers.

·         As needed, secure substitute instructors to cover regularly scheduled classes or classes agreed to sub.

·         Represent the Risher Fitness Management, Inc. in a professional manner, greeting residents as they enter and leave class and encouraging new residents to join.

·         Maintain all current and correct certifications.

Qualifications:

·         Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles, general understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology.

·         Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies, the incorporation of music, tempo, and cuing technique.

·         Ability to effectively demonstrate skills being taught to participants and modify movements to all fitness levels.

·         Knowledge of water aerobics program design, form and mechanics cueing, modifications, and progressive exercise implementation.

·         Ability to be self-sufficient in handling job responsibilities

·         Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual

·         Must be a team player and possess a positive attitude.

·         Previous experience preferred.

·         Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

·         Water Aerobics Certification.