Aquafit Instructor Non-Union, Temporary Part Time

Summary:

Develops and delivers safe and enjoyable fitness instruction while following the safety guidelines/standards of care of the certifying agency and in accordance with corporate and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. Educates patrons on fitness and safety and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(These set out the principal functions of the position, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements.)

• Organize equipment and materials before and after each class.
• Create a friendly and positive learning environment for all new and existing participants.
• Deliver safe, effective fitness classes that create a pleasant exercising environment for customers and enable them to achieve their aquatic and fitness goals.
• Demonstrate skills and include a variety of progressive exercises that will allow for all fitness levels to participate.
• Keep current with industry trends and new class formats.
• Teach scheduled classes beginning and ending on time, providing adequate warmup, exercising, stretching and cool down.
• Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises, identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Knowledge of water fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, temp, cueing technique and rhythm.
• Be familiar with the facility’s emergency procedures and be confident of your own role in an emergency situation.
• Be prepared to assist in an emergency if one occurs.
• Contribute to a positive, motivated, energetic and enthusiastic work environment.
• Be self-motivated and a dependable team player.
• As a member of a team, promote and enable safe and enjoyable experiences for participants and guests of the facility through effective customer service.
• Represent the City of St. Catharines with a high level of professionalism.
• Complete accident and incident reports immediately following an accident or incident.
• Understand and follow all applicable facility, aquatic, municipal policy and procedures, including Health and Safety, to ensure the aquatic facility remains safe, clean and healthy.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patrons and guests of the facility as well as other municipal staff, including face to face, telephone, print and electronic communications.
• Carry out any other duties as requested.

Customer Care:

• Greet guests as they enter the facility.
• Direct patrons, answer inquiries, remind people to shower and where to wait before their classes.

Position Requirements:

• Standard First Aid and CPR C (valid for three (3) years from the date of issue)
• WaterART Instructor Certified
• Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance valid for two (2) years from the date of issue
• A professional and enthusiastic employee who embraces a service-minded approach.
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Wage: $27.21

Apply online at www.stcatharines.ca/careers