Aqua Fitness Instructor

Job description

We are looking for an Aqua Fitness Instructor to teach a shallow-water fitness class on Tuesdays from 7:30–8:30 AM. The position is available for an immediate start, and we are seeking an energetic, reliable instructor who enjoys motivating participants of all fitness levels. Additional opportunities may be available to teach other aquatic fitness class formats based on experience, interest, and scheduling availability. Part-Time Wages Aqua Fitness Instructor Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES • Prepares aqua fitness lesson plans and selects exercises and activities to meet the program objectives • Selects and prepares required materials and equipment for each class • Plans routines, chooses appropriate music, and selects movements for each set of muscles • Instructs participants on effective workout techniques and methods by explaining and demonstrating the exercises • Welcomes participants, takes attendance at each class, and maintains accurate class lists • Provides a variety of exercises and movements to accommodate participants’ different levels of fitness • Supervises participants in assigned area of pool, enforces pool rules, prevents accidents, and maintains control during classes • Assists aquatic staff in inserting or removing lap lines and bringing equipment to the pool area • Puts away and stores materials and equipment at the end of each class in a clean and orderly fashion • Works directly with participants and assists them in completing the day’s exercises • Communicates with participants regularly regarding the progress in the program • Notifies the ARC Assistant Manager – Fitness of serious incidents, accidents, or inappropriate conduct and completes Incident/Accident forms, as needed • Attends work on a regular basis • Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook • Maintains a clean and organized work environment • Additional functions as assigned, which may be considered essential BENEFITS WE OFFER PTAC Membership to ARC Discounts on some programming KinderCare Discount AHPD OVERVIEW The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility. The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.