Limited Term Exercise Instructor

Duties

Conduct aquatics and/or land exercise classes to active adult and senior participants. Promote health, well-being, safe and long-term participation by maintaining necessary certifications and providing fun and engaging exercise routines that are adaptable based on ability.

• Conduct aquatic and/or land exercise classes as scheduled by the City.
• Create routines for assigned classes and update regularly to incorporate current health and wellness, seasonal topic or theme being promoted by the City.
• Provide ideas and suggestions for class offerings.
• Monitor class participants and encourage safety and fun for the best experience.
• Maintain and provide activity records.
• Maintain the necessary certifications to conduct aquatic and/or land exercise classes.
• Promote and communicate information of Recreation activities and events.
• Encourage participation in Recreation activities and events.
• Communicate progress, problems, and program needs to supervisor.
• Maintain a professional image to the public at all times.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate a professional demeanor to City staff and the public at all times.

Minimums

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience instructing various aquatic and/or land exercise classes to adults and seniors of various ages and abilities.
• Must be able to work various hours to include evenings and weekends.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification. Must obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• Valid American Red Cross First Aid Certification. Must obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• Valid Aquatic Exercise Association/Arthritis Foundation Program Leader certification for aquatic and land exercise.
• Valid nationally-recognized Group Fitness Instructor certification to instruct classes as Aqua Zumba, Zumba Gold, yoga, water aerobics, deep-water aerobics, Tai-Chi, and/or Jazzercise.

How to apply

Applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure & Authorization Regarding Background Investigation, a Confidentiality Agreement and a criminal background screening.