AQUA FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - Milwaukee Recreation - AQUATICS DEPARTMENT

PROGRAM AREA: Aquatics

JOB TITLE: Aqua Fitness Instructor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time seasonal

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $21.00 (OR $35.00 for CERTIFIED Zumba Instructor)

JOB SUMMARY:

Aquatic Fitness Instructors are responsible for providing a safe and friendly pool experience for members of the community at varying ability levels. Course options include: Aqua Boot Camp, Aqua Zumba, Aqua-natal, Cardio Splash, Deep Water Aerobics, Water Aerobics, and YoQua. Effective instructors will maintain a positive and responsible demeanor and challenge participants to reach fitness goals. The instructor will promote physical fitness to class participants and encourage students to attend fitness classes on a regular basis.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Provide challenging, yet appropriate workouts for varying groups of community member participants.
• Use inspiring, positive language to cue your classes for instruction, motivation and proper technique.
• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers and supervisory staff.
• Design creative workouts that motivate your students to visit you week after week.
• Share patron concerns and needs with supervisor or building staff when necessary.
• Maintain a professional appearance by always being in uniform and keeping the facility clean and organized.
• Select music for your classes that inspires fitness but remains free of political, religious or vulgar language/lyrics.
• Be punctual. Alert building staff if you anticipate being tardy.
• Report for all assigned shifts and be proactive in finding replacements when needed.
• Be prepared for each workout you deliver during a scheduled session.
• Make an effort to get to know your participants and build a sense of community.
• Maintain current certification in American Red Cross CPR and AED.
• Attend and fully participate in Aqua-Fitness workshops provided by Milwaukee Recreation on a seasonal basis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold current American Red Cross CPR/AED certification.
• Able to meet the scheduling needs for this position
• Access to reliable transportation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Exercise experience especially in water preferred.
• Previous employment/volunteer work that included training or teaching fitness preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess a fabulous attitude that will motivate your students to exercise.
• Ability to communicate well with patrons and co-workers.
• Ability to work with a wide range of students based on age and ability.
• Be familiar with posture, technique and kinesiology of exercise as to prevent injury.
• AEA or ACE certification a plus.
• Maintain professionalism while on duty.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Contributes as a team member in a recreational atmosphere which is friendly, cooperative, motivating and professional.