Aquafit Instructor

Job summary

The instructor will lead aquatic fitness classes for diverse groups while ensuring the safety and proper technique of all participants. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment and reporting any facility or safety issues to the leadership team.

Job details

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. The City of New Westminster Fitness Department has an opportunity for energetic self-starters to join its dynamic team of fitness leaders. This position will instruct aquatic fitness classes to meet the diverse needs of customers at our pools. Under the supervision of the Fitness Leadership team, the successful candidate will instruct classes based on program requirements. Applicants will enjoy working in a fast paced environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills. If you have the following qualifications and attributes, we want to meet you: · Completion of Grade 12 · BCRPA Fitness Theory and Group Fitness Certification - Aquafit Module, CALA Group Exercise Certification, Aqua Zumba, or other Aquafit certification equivalency · Current Standard First CPR Level C · Strong teaching and communication skills · Ability to motivate others · Experience both leading shallow and deep water aquatic fitness classes · Teach group fitness classes; improve techniques; supervise and ensure the safety of patrons enrolled in registered or drop-in group fitness in the facility · Ensure the fitness facility/area is a safe and inclusive, report any equipment malfunctions or safety issues to the Fitness Leadership Team · Ensure equipment is properly maintained, stored, and locked · The ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. The successful candidate will work non-standard work hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

What you’ll do

The instructor will lead aquatic fitness classes for diverse groups while ensuring the safety and proper technique of all participants. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment and reporting any facility or safety issues to the leadership team.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed Grade 12 and hold a recognized fitness certification such as BCRPA, CALA, or Aqua Zumba. A current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification is also required, along with the ability to pass a Police Information Check.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Aquafit instruction
• Group fitness leadership
• Shallow water fitness
• Deep water fitness
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Safety supervision
• Equipment maintenance
• Customer service
• Motivation
• First aid
• CPR
• Employee Relations
• Energetic
• Motivational Skills
• Teaching
• Strategic Planning
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Communication
• Economics
• Group Fitness Instructor Certification
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Zumba

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Government & Public Sector
• Instructor
• First Aid Instructor
• Personal Care Workers in Health Services Not Elsewhere Classified
• Health Education Specialists

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