Water Exercise Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

A Water Exercise Instructor is responsible for teaching a variety of group exercise classes in both the Indoor and Outdoor Aquatics Center.  Instructors are responsible for leading participants through a safe, efficient exercise routine suitable for their skill level.  All classes taught should reflect guidelines set forth by the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) or equivalent. Water Exercise Instructors work under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator.

The Upper St. Clair Community Recreation Center provides our members and guests with a comprehensive range of recreation services including fitness programs, swim programs, summer camps, youth programs, older adult programs, and more.

The Upper St. Clair Community Recreation Center provides our members and guests with a comprehensive range of recreation services including fitness programs, swim programs (indoor and outdoor), summer camps, youth programs, older adult programs, and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow exercise guidelines set forth by the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) or equivalent. 

• Teach exercises appropriate for participant’s fitness level and physical ability. 

• Demonstrate modifications for any exercise that may not be appropriate for all class participants. 

• Communicates with other water exercise instructors, lifeguards, or facility staff the need for additional assistance or equipment. 

• Educates participants and enforces the rules of the facility. 

• Makes recommendations for other aquatic or land-based group exercise classes that may benefit the participant. 

• Completes all required records and reports on schedule and submits them to the proper person. 

• Attend scheduled in-service training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess and maintain current (must not be expired) CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Possess and maintain current (must not be expired) CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and resistance exercises appropriate in water.
• Knowledge of correct exercise techniques and appropriate progression. 

• Ability to work with different age groups. 

• Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions. 

• Ability to work flexible hours with evening and weekend work required. 

• Ability to appear on time for work and notify the appropriate individual if unable to work. 

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public. 

• Ability to perform the duties of the job for the scheduled workday. 

• Ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously or in rapid succession. 

• Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks despite interruptions. 

• Ability to work with minimal daily supervision.

Education and Experience

• Candidate must be age 16 or over. Also, candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of exercise, and how it is applied in an aquatic setting. Candidate should also be able to modify exercises in order to accommodate participants with medical restrictions or special needs. Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) certification or equivalent preferred. 

EQUIPMENT USED

• Standard pool equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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, 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application, rating of experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. 

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. 

• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Revised/Updated March 2022