Instructor Aquatic Specialty Optional

Location: Fitness and Health Pavilion in Montgomery, indoor and outside pools - hours as needed


This position is responsible for providing safe effective, motivating aquatic group fitness classes for participants of all levels. This position is also responsible for the following duties: provide leadership while educating, monitoring and encouraging class participants; communicate with supervisory staff on a regular, on-going basis; attend continuing education workshops and seminars to stay current with the health/fitness industry. This job classification will be used effective 6/1/17 for individuals who have a separate specialty work assignments in aquatic and land fitness categories.


Job Requirements:


High School Degree or GED

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) 

Must obtain specialty discipline in NCAA Accredited program: AEA, ACE, AFPA within 3-months of hire. BLS/AED and AED

1-2 years preferred 


Job Responsibilities:


Demonstrates the correct components of a class and used exercises and movement patterns which are safe and effective. Uses variety of choreographed moves suitable for the type of class they are teaching.

Uses teaching strategies to modify incorrect movements by providing appropriate feedback to participants. Cueing uses correct effective, visual and or verbal commands and teaches modifications to meet the variety

of fitness levels in the class.

Consistently demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation toward the class and the work, and uses equipment and music appropriately for designated class. 

Teaches modifications to meet the variety of fitness levels in the class

Meets and completes all annual requirements on time for position including CPR, AME, flu shot and attending 2 of 4 all-instructor meetings. Uses proper protocol when finding substitutions for classes and communicates effectively with group fitness staff.

Teaches modifications to meet the variety of fitness levels in the class

Timeliness, Enthusiasm, Motivation, Music and Equipment use: for equipment and music -uses appropriate equipment for designated class. Provides enthuiasm, motivation to participants and respects when the class begins and ends.


Other Job-Related Information:


Working Conditions:


Climbing - Occasionally

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Frequently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Frequently

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely

Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Rarely

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Occasionally

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently


TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 


Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently an