3 Aquatic Fitness jobs in the United States

Spring Lake Village Summary: The FAC Director seeks ways to develop, enhance, promote, and sell the Center's program. Serves as a role model to FAC participants, prospects and the outside community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction. Follow and apply exercise norms/protocols per industry standards. Instruct individuals and group classes with appropriate techniques. Promotes and sells the FAC program. Manages center's operation including facilities, personnel, programs and budget. Stimulates wellness programs for co-workers and works with other departments establishing wellness applications and continuum of services (i.e., food service, activities, therapy, etc). Offers personal training and other fee-based services. Maintains equipment as needed. Responsible for budget management, fund raising; recruiting, hiring, developing, counseling and terminating staff. Is responsible for the staff, residents and patrons' satisfaction with the programs, assistance and outcomes as well as the financial accountability of the center. Qualifications : Must be proficient in all areas of accountability. Understanding the unique needs of the elderly. Strong interpersonal, communication and management skills required. Represents the FAC with an enthusiastic, friendly, and welcoming demeanor. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE : B.S. or M.S. in Exercise Science or degree in related discipline combined with relevant continuing education and profession experience. Certification with ACSM, ACEM AFAA, or SFA helpful but not mandatory. Three to five years of experience as a personal trainer, instructor, and/or assistant to a fitness or wellness director. Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The duties listed below are essential functions of the position that must be performed to effectively perform the position in at least an acceptable manner as defined by Front Porch. In the future, other duties may be assigned and considered essential functions of the position:

* Conducts aquatic and non-aquatic group exercise classes in a welcoming and nurturing environment for all residents and guests. Provides a range of acceptable activities to meet the various fitness levels of class participants and adheres to appropriate safety guidelines.

* Demonstrates exercises and appropriate use of equipment.

* Document resident attendance and individual fitness progress data as needed.

* Responsible for maintaining class attendance level by Front Porch Community requirements.

* Partners with other staff to help clean equipment and other areas of the facility as needed

* Perform all other related duties as assigned.

DETAILED SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communication/Interpersonal:

* Effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to the audience's needs.

* Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations live via online or virtual mediums.

* Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.

* Effective conflict management skills.

* Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, executive management, and other stakeholders through positive interaction, problem identification, and resolution.

Decision Making/Organization Skills:

* Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

* Excellent organizational skills.

* Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.

* Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

Essential/Preferred

Minimum Experience

Details

Essential

1 year

Instructor and/or assistant to a fitness or wellness director with prior fitness and or aquatic program experience.

Preferred

1 year

Certified personal trainer

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

Essential/Preferred

Type

Specialization

Equivalent Experience instead of Education

Essential

High School/GED

General Studies

Preferred

Associate Degree

CREDENTIALS OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

Essential/Preferred

Type

Description

Essential

Preferred

Certification

CPR / First Aid

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:

* Must be able to remain stationary 20% of the time.

* Must be able to lift or carry items:

* Seldom: 26-50 pounds

* Occasionally: 26-50 pounds

* Frequently: 11-25 pounds

* Constantly: 1-10 pounds

* Must occasionally ascend or descend stairs to provide essential services.

* Must effectively communicate information and ideas so that others clearly understand the exchanged information.

* Must consistently work in an office and an assisted living facility atmosphere.