Aquacise Instructor

**J O B D E S C R I P T I O N**

**TITLE**:
**Aquacise Instructor**

**SALARY**:
**£18.72 per hour fixed rate**

**RESPONSIBLE TO**:
**Sports Manager**

**1. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB/JOB SUMMARY/OVERALL OBJECTIVE**
- To assist your Line Manager, in the efficient, effective and professional delivery of the programme.
- To be responsible for the management, and supervision of the programme participants, under the direction of the Aqua School Coordinator.
- To ensure that the service provided is in accordance with all current legislation and statutory requirements (in particular the Health & Safety Act and the Safeguarding Policy).
- To strive to improve the health and fitness and well being of participants.
- To recognise that return visits and customer retention is vital.
- To develop new routines with provide appropriate music and safe and fun exercises.

**2. SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES/KEY TASKS OF THE POST**

To be responsible for the safe and enjoyable operational delivery of the sessions directed by the Aqua School Coordinator.

Be responsible for the equipment for each session to ensure it is in clean working order, to inspect it before use, to ensure it is set up and stored safely and appropriately and to report any faults or damage to your line manager or a duty manager.

To ensure all participants have paid and been ticketed for each session and to take necessary action where appropriate.

To provide a point of information for all customers for any information updates and to promote WNPS activities and facilities.

To communicate to your class about relevant hazards and to undertake any assessments and evaluations of participants as required and where relevant.

To ensure that you are always up to date with new initiatives, fitness trends and make every effort to obtain additional qualifications and Continuing Professional Development/master classes.

To attend or implement any vocational courses as instructed by your line manager where appropriate.

To provide the highest levels of customer care and service delivery in a friendly and approachable manner and to promote a professional image wherever possible to enhance the quality of service offered by the unit to ensure customer loyalty is maintained.

To initiate ideas on retaining and increasing the number of participants in the classes, nevertheless ensuring that the quality service is provided.

To carry out any other duties that may be required from time to time by your line manager or the Management Team.

**3. General Duties**

3.1 To undertake the Health and Safety responsibilities which fall within a manager’s role and the personal Health and Safety responsibilities within the HASAWA 1974.

3.2 To assist in the development of initiatives, e.g., Investors in People; Performance Management and Appraisal; Continuous Professional Development, etc.

3.3 To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal Opportunities.

3.4 To be aware of all current legislation governing Child Protection Policy and where relevant to your classes in assistance with your line manager.

3.5 To be aware of your role in the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and follow the written procedures as instructed.

**Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)**

You are also required to inform the Wales National Pool Swansea immediately if you are convicted of a criminal offence, after a DBS Application has been processed for you.

**Review date/right to vary**

**Signature of employee**

**Signature of line manager**

Signed:..............................................

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Name:...............................................

Name:.............................................

Date:................................................

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**Person Specification**

**Post Title**:
**Aquacise Instructor**

**Grade**:
**£18.72 per hour**
- **REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE**_

**Education**

**Qualifications**

A recognised teaching qualification in the chosen physical activity i.e., aquafit, deep water jogging, post natal, ante natal.

A first aid certificate would be desirable.

**Technical Competence**

**Experience**

Working with the public.

Experience of teaching in chosen activity.

**Skills & Abilities**

Ability to motivate users in the fitness classes.

Able to work in a group situation.

Leadership skills.

Physically fit.

Ability to demonstrate move.

Ability to work as part of the team.

Verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to communicate in Welsh would be desirable.

Flexibility in approach.

Problem solving.

Respond positively to change.

Good attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure.

Punctuality.

Have a high level of pride in personal appearance.

A commitment to sport, health, fitness and recreation.

**Commitment**

**To Equal Opportunities**

**Special**

**Requirements**:
Able to maintain personal level of fitne