Aquatic Exercise/Water Exercise Instructor Part-Time} (Job ID: 13-2026-01)

The City of Independence Ohio•Independence, OH

About The Position

The City of Independence is seeking a Part-Time Aquatic Exercise/Water Exercise Instructor to work under the city's Parks & Recreation Department. The Aquatic Exercise Instructor is responsible for planning, leading, and supervising safe, effective, and engaging water-based fitness classes for participants of varying ages, abilities, and fitness levels. The instructor designs workouts that improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, balance, and overall wellness while utilizing proper aquatic exercise techniques.

Requirements

Active Certification or prior experience in Exercise Instruction, is required.
Certified in CPR, AED & First Aid, is required.
Ability to stand, walk, and move in and around a pool deck for extended periods of time.
Ability to enter, exit, and work safely in a swimming pool, including teaching while standing in shallow water or demonstrating movements from the pool deck.
Ability to demonstrate aquatic exercises using full-body movements, including but not limited to walking, jogging, jumping, reaching, bending, twisting, and arm and leg resistance movements.
Sufficient strength and endurance to lead continuous classes lasting 30–60 minutes, potentially multiple sessions per day.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull aquatic fitness equipment (such as water weights, noodles, kickboards, or resistance devices), typically up to 25 pounds.
Adequate balance, coordination, and agility to perform movements safely in a wet, slippery environment.
Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly with participants in a noisy pool environment, including providing verbal instructions and safety cues.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations, including assisting participants and performing water rescues if required by the facility. This position will also be on duty during classes.
Tolerance for exposure to warm, humid, and chlorinated pool environments for extended periods.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors under typical Ohio Weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Demonstrating exercises with correct and proper form.
Providing clear verbal cues.
Offering modifications for beginners or participants with special needs.
Ensuring an inclusive, welcoming and motivating class environment.
Continuously monitoring participants for safety, enforcing pool rules and responding appropriately to emergencies in accordance with facility policies, procedures and certification mandates.
Ensuring equipment is used and stored appropriately.
Effective communication with participants and peer staff.
Familiarity with electronic systems to facilitate audio technology for classes.
Flexibility to teach morning, evening and weekend classes (Approx. 3-5 classes per week).
Perform other duties, as assigned.