Position: Aquatics Aerobics Instructor

Department: Campus Services and Events

Location: Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: Seasonal Summer Part-time the flexibility to work weekends

FLSA: Non-exempt (Hourly)

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world, and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Under direct supervision of the Director of Campus Services and Events, and the Aquatics Director, the candidate helps initiate and develop the New Outdoor Pool Aerobics program by providing water aerobics instruction; monitors and educates patrons on fitness and safety; and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Have the endurance to teach consecutive afternoon scheduled classes at minimum, 3 times per week. Beginning and ending on time, providing warm up and cool down skills within class structure.
• Demonstrates and instructs patrons during class time, explaining proper techniques of work out methods and routines.
• Has the ability to explain muscle groups and anatomy for water aerobics, strength training and focused training.
• Prepares schedule. Identifies appropriate pool equipment. Plans music for each class and any printed handouts for the lesson.
• Communicates to management about pool activities, challenges, concerns that could either improve/hinder a positive experience for the patrons.
• Ensures all safety standards communicated and followed by patrons in English.
• May perform water testing and log results.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, and motivate patrons in a professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Must possess current Red Cross CPR certification
• Must possess current Red Cross Standard Fit Aid Certification
• Certified Instructor(AEA, ACE, AFAA) water specialty/certification preferred, experience will be taken into consideration
• Demonstrated knowledge of water aerobics training principles and strategies

Required:

• The Aquatics Aerobics instructor must be physically fit to perform a minimum of three classes consecutively three times per week. Have a high energy and be able to project their voice above the noise of outdoor activity/music so patrons can hear instruction.
• Must be able to walk, run, sit, stand, stoop, bend, crawl, crouch, kneel and occasionally climb and balance while performing the duties of the position.
• This candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, and occasionally must aid in the rescue of a drowning swimmer.
• Specific vision abilities are required; close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application consideration.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

An equal opportunity employer, Milton embraces diversity and the pursuit of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race (including natural and protective hairstyle), color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by applicable law.