Aquatics Fitness Instructor

City of Aurora•Pearl River, NY

78d•$22

About The Position

City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces Are you tired of feeling like a fish out of water 🐠 in your current career? If you’re treading water in terms of boredom, maybe it’s time to dive into something new 🌊. The City of Aurora is continually searching for enthusiastic Aqua Fitness Instructors who are ready to make a serious splash. We’re not just looking for someone who can swim; we need a natural leader. Think of the pool as your personal amphitheater 🎶. You are the maestro 🧑‍ leading a group of individuals while leading exercises, conducting a liquid orchestra of safe, dynamic movement. This role is perfect if you are comfortable and confident standing up front. You’ll be responsible for specialized aquatic fitness instruction. Your main duty involves overseeing the safety of patrons while instructing a constructive water fitness class. Our classes vary, covering everything from generalized water fitness and arthritis programs to deep water fitness and even Paddleboard fitness 🏄‍♀️. If you can maintain a safe environment at the work site and bring great energy, we want to talk to you 🙌. This job announcement is to collect candidate applications for current and future Aquatics Fitness Instructors. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified and their qualifications match the position's requirements. Hiring Salary is $22.00/hour. Must be 18 at the time of hire. The hours for this role range from 2 to 10 hours. This position is classified as a VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), meaning the selected candidate will work fewer than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. The City of Aurora is continually searching for enthusiastic Aqua Fitness Instructors to perform a variety of routine tasks related to specialized aquatic fitness instruction.

Requirements

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education: None
Experience: None
Knowledge: Knowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans.
Knowledge of different aqua fitness techniques and styles, i.e. deep water fitness, arthritis classes, etc.
Skills: Skill in water fitness techniques and emergency response.
Skilled in customer relations
Basic teaching skills comfortable and confident in leading a group of individuals while leading exercises.
Abilities: Ability to maintain a safe environment at work site.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Accredited national water fitness certification, Standard first aid and CPR certification or equivalent program certification.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the safety of water fitness patrons while instructing a dynamic, safe, and constructive water fitness class
Classes vary from arthritis, generalized water fitness, Paddleboard fitness, log rolling, and deep water fitness classes.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
Retirement pension plan
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.