Aquatic Fitness Instructor

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Aquatic Center Fitness Instructor

Reports to: Aquatic Center Director

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must hold current certification as an Aquatic Fitness Instructor by the United States Water Fitness Assoc., Water Fitness Assoc., American Fitness Professionals & Associates, American Exercise Association, or equivalent professional standards association.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health, citizenship and background check.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Model core organizational beliefs and values.
• Communicate openly and effectively with internal and external customers.
• Assist in providing facility leadership for community events.
• Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time.
• Provides adequate warm-up, exercise, stretching, and cool down.
• Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
• Keeps Aquatic Center Director informed of pool activities, facility needs, and significant problems.
• Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Community Education Classified - Temporary Contract As Needed

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: None

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 75 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 75 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.