Water Exercise Instructor

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
• Responsible for usage of all fitness equipment in pool space.
• Provide a safe, fun, and challenging or therapeutic class to each student.
• Take proper class attendance.
• Dress properly and carry themselves in a professional manner.
• Responsible for finding a substitute instructor to teach his/her class when able.
• Teach the class at set schedule time.
• Attend all required water exercise instructor meetings.
• Follow and adhere to the park district’s employee policies.
• Return all fitness equipment to its proper place after each class.
• Report to class early to prepare space, set up equipment, arrange music, greet guests and help
check in (when necessary).
• Turn in time sheets to the Aquatic Supervisor.
• When applicable update class description for each seasonal brochure.
• Communicate positive opinions about the park district to students or clientele.
• Recognize when a guest is in distress and follow proper EAP protocol.
• Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all.
• Support the District’s safety initiative including adhering to policies and procedures, performing
your job in a safe manner, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed,
promptly reporting accidents/incidents, and proactively addressing hazards in the workplace.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Be able to withstand at least an hour or physical activity in the pool environment.
• Should be able to move water exercise equipment.
• May be exposed to high humidity and 86 degrees Fahrenheit temperature.
• Pool area floors may be slippery.
HOURS:
Classes at the Oak Brook Family Aquatic Center take place every day during the week throughout the
day. Water Exercise Instructors should expect to work less than 10 hours a week based on their class
schedule.