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Aquatics Fitness Instructor (part-time) at Advocate Good Shepherd
Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time a regular participant didn't like a change you made to your class.
What they are checking: Whether they can handle loyal members' opinions while still improving the class.
Why do you enjoy teaching in the water compared with land classes?
What they are checking: Whether they have real passion for aquatic fitness, which keeps members coming back.
What would you do
Many water fitness members have arthritis or joint issues. How do you keep the class effective for them?
What they are checking: Whether they offer gentle options that help people with pain still get a real workout.
A participant looks like they are struggling or panicking in deeper water. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they react fast and alert the lifeguard, since safety in the water comes before the workout.
You may sub for other instructors. How do you prepare for a pool class you've never taught?
What they are checking: Whether they learn the format and equipment ahead so the class runs smoothly.
How do you work with the lifeguards and aquatics staff during your class?
What they are checking: Whether they coordinate with guards and pool staff so safety and space are handled well.
About the work
Which certification do you have, AEA or FiTour, and what did it teach you about how water changes a workout?
What they are checking: Whether they understand buoyancy and resistance well enough to design classes that work in the pool.
How would you run a 30-minute Wednesday class differently from a 45-minute Saturday class?
What they are checking: Whether they can scale a workout to the time slot without cutting the warmup or cooldown.
Do you teach from the deck or in the water, and why?
What they are checking: Whether they know that teaching from the deck helps members see moves clearly and lets the instructor watch for trouble.
How do you keep the energy up when your class is moving slowly through water?
What they are checking: Whether they use music, cueing and variety to keep a pool class engaging.
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