Aqua Fitness Instructor

WHY THIS WORK MATTERS

At Live 2 B Healthy – Las Vegas, we believe that growing older should never mean giving up strength, confidence, or independence. The water is one of the most powerful tools we have: its buoyancy supports the joints, eases pain, and gives older adults the freedom to move in ways that can feel difficult on land. Every class you lead helps a senior move more freely, build strength, and stay connected to the people and activities they love.

OUR MISSION

To deliver exceptional senior fitness and aquatic exercise programming that improves the health, confidence, and independence of older adults in our community — while building a supportive workplace where our instructors are developed, valued, and empowered to achieve their own goals.

POSITION SUMMARY

Aqua Fitness Instructors bring the Live 2 B Healthy program to the water, delivering safe, effective, and engaging group aquatic fitness classes for older adults in senior living communities and community centers with pools. Instructors also provide individualized attention through private one-on-one and small group water-based sessions. This role requires a passion for helping seniors stay active, with a strong commitment to program quality, safety, and participant progress.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Group Aqua Fitness Classes. Conduct scheduled on-site water fitness classes tailored to the needs and abilities of older adults, using the buoyancy and gentle resistance of water to support low-impact cardiovascular conditioning, strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
• Private & Small Group Aquatic Training. Deliver personalized one-on-one and small group water-based sessions with residents based on their individual goals and abilities, following approved programming and documentation protocols.
• Ensure Safety In and Around the Pool. Monitor participants closely to ensure exercises are performed safely and effectively in the water. Maintain awareness of pool conditions, safe entry and exit, and emergency procedures, and modify activities as needed to support all fitness and comfort levels.
• Create a motivating, respectful, and inclusive environment. Establish trust and rapport with residents, staff, and community decision-makers.
• Follow Program Guidelines. Adhere to all Live 2 B Healthy protocols and curriculum standards, as well as facility pool rules, for all formats of training (group, small group, and private).
• Communication & Reporting. Accurately report attendance, session feedback, and client notes to the Fitness Program Manager. Communicate class concerns, pool issues, or scheduling changes in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in senior fitness, aqua fitness, group fitness, or rehab-based exercise
• Current nationally recognized fitness certification (REQUIRED: NASM, ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or equivalent)
• Current CPR/AED certification (REQUIRED)
• Comfortable leading exercise in and around the water, with a working awareness of pool safety and emergency procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills and an encouraging, client-centered approach
• Reliable transportation and punctuality for scheduled sessions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Aquatic fitness certification (e.g., AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional) or an equivalent water-based exercise credential
• Previous experience teaching aqua aerobics, water-based exercise, or aquatic therapy
• Background in working with seniors or within senior living communities
• Understanding of age-related conditions and how to safely modify exercises for the water

THE INSTRUCTOR WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Certifications and experience matter — and so does character. Beyond the qualifications above, we are looking for someone whose values match the way we want to serve our community. You may be a great fit if you:

• Feel genuine joy when a participant accomplishes something they didn’t think they could
• Bring patience, warmth, and authentic respect to every interaction with older adults
• Bring energy and encouragement that make the pool a welcoming, motivating place to be
• Are dependable and professional — people can count on you to arrive prepared, positive, and on time
• Communicate openly and honestly, and naturally build trust with residents, families, and community staff
• See coaching and feedback as opportunities to grow, and take pride in continually improving your craft
• Want to be part of something bigger than a single class — a mission to change how our community ages

OUR CULTURE & VALUES

• Purpose-Driven Service. Everything we do is in service of the health, confidence, and independence of the seniors we work with.
• Integrity & Reliability. We do what we say, we show up for our participants and one another, and we hold ourselves to a high standard.
• Continuous Improvement. We invest in learning, coaching, and growth so that our instructors — and our program — keep getting better.
• Authentic Connection. We lead with empathy and build genuine relationships with our participants, their families, and our community partners.
• A Supportive Team. Our owners come from careers built on developing people, and we bring that same commitment to clarity, compassion, and support to our own team.

COMPENSATION

Hourly pay based on experience and certifications. Additional compensation for private and small group sessions. Mileage and travel time may be reimbursed as applicable.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you are a fitness professional who loves the water and wants your work to truly matter, we would love to meet you. Help us empower the older adults of Las Vegas to live stronger, more confident, and more independent lives.