Fitness and Aquatic Center Instructor I

Front Porch

$22.30 - $26.00 / hr

United States, California, Santa Barbara

May 27, 2025

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.