Aqua Fitness Instructor

Help others improve their health, strength, and confidence through the benefits of water exercise at the Stroum Jewish Community Center.

We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable Aqua Fitness Instructors who are passionate about creating welcoming, engaging, and inclusive fitness experiences for adults of all ages and abilities.

As an Aqua Fitness Instructor, you will lead safe and effective aquatic fitness classes that help participants improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and overall wellness. You will create an encouraging environment where participants feel supported, motivated, and confident in their fitness journey.

We are especially interested in instructors who are available for weekday morning classes, with additional opportunities available based on program needs.

Responsibilities

As an Aqua Fitness Instructor, you will:

• Teach safe, engaging, and effective aqua fitness classes for participants with varying fitness levels and abilities.
• Lead scheduled classes beginning and ending on time with appropriate warm-up, class progression, and cool-down.
• Demonstrate proper water exercise techniques while providing clear instruction, encouragement, and motivation.
• Provide modifications and progressions to safely accommodate participants with different fitness levels, mobility, and physical abilities.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive class environment where participants feel confident, supported, and motivated.
• Prepare and organize aquatic equipment including noodles, dumbbells, kickboards, and resistance equipment.
• Ensure participant safety by following aquatic exercise guidelines, pool safety procedures, and SJCC policies.
• Monitor participants throughout class and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Build positive relationships with members to encourage ongoing participation and community engagement.
• Substitute for other instructors as needed.
• Follow all SJCC emergency procedures.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.