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Aqua Exercise Instructors

Aqua exercise instructors plan, instruct, monitor, and evaluate water-based exercise classes.

Where You Might Work

Aqua exercise instructors can expect to work in traditional fitness settings such as: 

  • Health and fitness centres
  • Swim schools
  • Alongside water therapy experts or hydro therapists
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Key Responsibilities

When using a body of water, aqua exercise instructors must understand that their tasks or responsibilities will differ from regular fitness instructors. These responsibilities could include: 

  • Instructing water-based exercise classes and evaluating their effectiveness for clients. 
  • Selecting, using, and managing the equipment and facilities required for aqua exercise activities.
  • Using the principles and teachings from prior training to create appropriate aqua fitness programs. 
  • Preparing and reporting incident reports.
  • Understanding and upholding workplace policies and procedures, particularly in relation to supervision, safety, aquatic emergency action, duty of care, and legislative requirements.

The Attributes and Skills You Will Need

  • An ability to communicate effectively, both in-person and digitally.
  • Able to motivate clients so they get the best out of themselves.
  • Having a keen interest in sports science and human movement.
  • Able to work collaboratively as well as individually.
  • Able to work flexible hours, or in a part-time capacity. 
The salary ranges from $65,000 - $80,000, according to seek.com.au.

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47,300 employed

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Full-time share of 19%

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Female share of 50%

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Average age of 23

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Salary: (average taken from salaries advertised on seek.com.au and indeed.com) $37.50 per hour.

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Qualifications

The education pathways listed encompass the most common entry-level courses that can be undergone to become a water exercise instructor. 

Course/sPotential Career Outcomes Further QualificationsDuration and/or Number of Units 
AUSTSWIM Aqua Instructor CourseAllows you to gain the qualification to perform fitness exercises in a body of water 6 units recognised by the Australian Qualification Framework
SISSS00127 Aqua Exercise InstructionPart of the completion of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.n/a6 units recognised by the Australian Qualification Framework

 

Already qualified? Head to the AUSactive jobs board for the best selection of positions currently available in the fitness industry.

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