Aquafit Instructor (Casual)

DATE POSTED
October 17, 2024

APPLY BY
October 31, 2024


Description

The successful candidate will be responsible to instruct specialized aquatic
fitness programs such as aquafit, aquazumba, aqua therapy, and more. This position is
responsible for enforcing pool rules and Alberta Health Regulations with patrons using the pool
and administering first aid treatment and emergency response procedures as required.
To be successful, you possess excellent oral and written communication skills, along with
organizational skills. You can work as a member of a team, and you possess strong leadership
qualities. You maintain current certifications; at a minimum this includes A.F.L.C.A, or other personal trainer/fitness professional licensing with
documented specialization in water exercise and Standard First Aid, CPR Level C/AED or
Lifesaving Society Aquatic Emergency Care.
The ideal candidate will be available Monday to Friday mornings, and Thursday evening.

Specific Duties
 Performs duties of an instructor in a professional manner
 Understands and applies facility and emergency policies and procedures
 Enforces pool rules and Alberta Health Regulations with patrons using the pool
 Administers first aid treatment and emergency response procedures as required
 Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor, Coordinators, Senior Lifeguard or
designate
 Assists with public education, outreach strategies and promotion of aquatic programs
and services as required
 Performs customer service duties including admission sales and program registrations
as required

Requirements and qualifications

 A.F.L.C.A certification or other personal
trainer/fitness professional licensing with documented specialization in water exercise
 Standard First Aid, CPR Level C/AED or Lifesaving Society Aquatic Emergency Care
 Basic working proficiency MS Office suite of programs, use of software for staff
scheduling, registration, membership management
 Ability to complete various mandatory training including: Health & Safety, WHMIS,
Respectful Workplace
 Mandatory attendance at in-service training (held approximately monthly)
 Ability to work well in a team environment
 Ability to make sound decisions using good judgment
 Ability to deal with the public in a positive, courteous manner

 Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an orientation toward positive
customer service
 Personal organizational skills

Working Conditions
 Ability to work extremely flexible hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays), shift work
and split shifts as business requires
 Ability to spend significant amounts of time standing and/or in the water
 Comfortable working at all times in a warm, humid and loud environment
 Exposure to a diverse group of patrons
 Exposure to physical injury working in close proximity to children and patrons in the
water
 Frequent exposure to gases, pool chemicals, cleaning solvents, and other controlled
substances
 Ability to lift 50lbs comfortably and safely
 Physically fit enough to perform a variety of physical duties, including instructing,
rescues, lifting children and moving equipment

To apply

Apply online at Town of High River - Job Description (startdate.ca)