Water Fitness Instructor
Water Fitness Instructor
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About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Director the Water Fitness Instructor provides water aerobics instruction monitors educates patrons on fitness and safety and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Teaches scheduled classes beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warmup exercise stretching and cool down.
Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
Prepares appropriate equipment music and handouts for each class. Removal and replacement of lane lines required for class space.
Assists patrons answers questions and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
Keeps management informed of pool activities facility needs and significant problems
Ensures that safety standards are met and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Instructor (AEA ACE AFAA) water specialty/certification preferred.
Working knowledge of human anatomy Kinesiology and training principles.
Knowledge of water aerobics teaching strategies and the incorporation of music tempo cueing technique and rhythm.
Choreography and music skills.
Ability to be professional and motivate class participants.
Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.
Current Red Cross Lifeguard certification CPR/First Aid preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS for either position: The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk stand sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally must aide in the rescue of drowning swimmers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must have a high degree of energy be physically fit and have the endurance to complete the workout. Must also be able to project voice over the noise of the pool so that the class participants are able to hear the instructions.
Position Type
TemporaryAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Rate:
$20.00/hrEmployment Type
Part-Time
