Power Wellness·Albany, New York
The Aqua Instructor is responsible for teaching aquatic exercise classes in a professional and safe manner while providing modifications for varying fitness levels. They must also ensure proper class setup, maintain safety standards, and communicate effectively with participants and emergency services.
Group Ex Aqua Instructor Location: CDPHP Fitness Connect at the Ciccotti Center Type: Part time; $20.00/hr.
We improve life and we’re here to serve. What you do is something special and contributes towards improving health within your community. Join our team of full time and part time staff at CDPHP Fitness Connect at the Ciccotti Center. Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers. Power Wellness is a medical fitness industry pioneer who improves the lives of clients with a unique and customized approach to medical fitness center development and management. Their turnkey method takes away the stress of the development and management process allowing clients to focus on other areas of their business.
The Aqua Instructor is responsible for teaching aquatic exercise classes in a professional and safe manner to the members and guests of the center.
1. Teach classes as scheduled, providing modifications to accommodate varying fitness levels. 2. Teach within standard guidelines of specialty certifications. 3. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise. 4. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements. 5. Ensure arrival time allows for proper set up so that class begins on time, ends on time and that area is cleaned up after class. 6. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance. 7. Provide a fun and engaging experience for the participants. 8. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules. 9. Must meet all safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties. 10. Demonstrate complete knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and confidence communicating with EMS.
Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in group class instruction and possess relevant specialty certifications. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and CPR/AED certification is required within 90 days of hire.
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