Aqua Fitness Instructor

Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District•Milliken, CO

1d•$20 - $28

About The Position

The Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District is seeking fun and energetic individuals to help us provide a healthy, happy community through people, parks, programs and partnerships! Employees at this level are responsible for planning and scheduling fitness classes, providing practical instruction, and ensuring that participants learn and operate within a safe, supportive environment through movements that remain fun and engaging while encouraging respect for oneself and others. Are you an energetic, self-motivated individual seeking a fun and challenging opportunity teaching fitness programs in our thriving community? If you answered YES, then this is your opportunity to help participants gain self-confidence, healthy living and fun!

Requirements

Must have and maintain a group aqua/water fitness/exercise certification through a nationally accredited organization.
Current CPR & First Aid certification from the American Red Cross or must obtain within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge of current principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques specific to area of expertise.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to effectively demonstrate proper techniques, respond to questions specific to the program of instruction, and remain engaged with participants.
Ability to adapt class activities to meet a wide variety of participant skill levels.
Ability to demonstrate time management skills by beginning and completing scheduled shifts and utilizing program time effectively.
Ability to maintain program-specific certifications.
Ability to remain composed in emergency situations, make sound judgment and work effectively under stressful circumstances.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, and staff.
Ability to communicate, follow and enforce all rules, regulations and policies.
Ability to recognize safety hazards and sanitation issues and take action to resolve them.
Ability to complete and maintain well-organized class records and incident reports.
Ability to operate all program-specific equipment safely; ability to set up, maintain and tear down activity-related equipment and community room space.
Must be able to frequently stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to hold, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms in performance of duties. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires high level of physical ability including standing for long periods, bending, reaching, lifting, jumping, walking, stretching etc.
May require indoor and outdoor activities and exposures to the elements. The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud. May be required to utilize cleaning materials and have contact with various chemicals for duties such as mopping, sanitizing down doors, equipment, and workstation.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience highly desired
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate professionally and effectively.
Respectful, supportive, and fair approach to teaching and working within our organization and community.