Water Aerobics Instructor

Job Overview :

Under the supervision of the New Beginnings Senior Center, the Group Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for lesson planning that facilitates a positive and growth driven learning environment. The primary function of the Instructor will be to maintain a safe and organized instructional environment for class participants.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Comfort with the older adult population.
• Embodying an outgoing and enthusiastic personality at all times.
• Strong customer service while enforcing all policies and procedures.
• Provide a high degree of member service through a professional relationship with the members in regards to their needs and concerns.
• Modify classes and routines according to the fitness level of class participants.
• Reporting to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to the assigned shift.
• Organizes and put away needed class equipment and also reports damaged equipment.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance).
• Maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment for all participants.
• Cleanliness of the pool area and instructional equipment.

Qualities and Qualifications :

• AEA or equivalent water aerobics certification.
• Aqua Zumba/Aerobics Certification a plus.
• Currently certified Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and their relationship to the development of water fitness instruction.
• Currently certified Water Safety Instructor.
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience.
• Being familiar with the facility Emergency Action Plan.
• Participating in continuing education activities through both internal and external sessions to promote an on-going development of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for instructors.
• Physical effort required for duties includes lifting heavy weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing/walking.
• Knowledge of safe and proper techniques in water aerobics.
• Must be CPR/AED Certified.

And one or two of the following :

• Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA).
• American Council on Exercise (ACE).
• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).
• International Fitness Trainers Association (IFTA).

Salary : $75 per hour.

This is a part-time, in-person role, one day a week on Wednesdays from 1:30pm-2:30pm.

About The Riverdale YM-YWHA :

The Riverdale Y is a 50,000 sq. ft. Jewish Community Center that provides educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programming for children and adults of all ages. The Y features an early childhood center, camps and afterschool programs, senior center, performing arts center, and health & wellness center that includes cardio and free weight studios, group exercise classes, gymnasium, and swimming pool. The Riverdale Y is rooted in universal values central to Jewish life. We celebrate diversity and welcome the entire community.


Please send a cover letter and resume to Adriana Rexhepi at [email protected].