JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Parkinson's Aquatic Fitness Instructor

Department: Parkinson's Wellness Programs

Reports To: Programming and Production Manager, Parkinson's Wellness Programs

Date: March 2022

Summary:

For over 15 years, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan has been providing high quality fitness and wellness programs for individuals living with Parkinson's. The Parkinson's Wellness Program at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is seeking an experienced Aquatic Fitness professional to teach an Aquatic Exercise Class for individuals living with Parkinson's. Experience with Parkinson's or working with individuals with special needs is preferred.

Requirements:

• Understand the importance of safe and effective program design.
• Have confidence in teaching group aquatic exercise.
• Have a compassionate heart and a patient demeanor are helpful in leading adults living with Parkinson's.
• Be available to work Thursdays from 10:45am - 11:15am.
• Teach a class from 11am - 12noon.

Education:

Certified Aquatic Exercise Certification

CPR

Experience:

Leading aquatic group fitness classes

Experience with Parkinson's strongly recommended or willingness to be trained, and

Learn the specific needs of individuals with Parkinson's is required.

The rate of pay will be $65-75 per class based on the experience of the instructor.

Please submit all resumes to Whitney Chapman, wchapman@mmjccm.org Programming and Production Manager, Parkinson's Wellness Programs at the JCC.

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.