Certified Water Fitness Instructor

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Water Fitness Instructors provide training and instruction in aquatics group fitness classes at recreation centers throughout the City and County of Denver. Instructors are expected to create a safe, educational, and enjoyable experience for all participants. Classes are approximately 45 minutes to one hour long and may be held at one or more Denver recreation center pools. Hiring efforts are primarily focused on year-round indoor pool programming. This is an on-call, hourly, part-time position with a routine or variable schedule depending on staffing needs, capped at 39 hours per week. Pay is $22.62 per hour. On-call employees may enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan and are not eligible for other additional benefits. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate; one year of appropriate experience may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
Certification as an instructor and/or trainer in a fitness area by a nationally recognized organization.
CPR/First Aid certification at application or within six months of hire; certifications must remain current as a condition of employment.
Valid U.S. work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.
Experience instructing water fitness classes.
Strong customer service skills, patience, and a safety mindset.
Knowledge of aquatics programming and enthusiasm for it.

Responsibilities

Instruct water fitness classes at one or more Denver recreation center pools.
Create an enthusiastic and energetic class environment, emphasizing safety and proper execution of movements.
Keep certifications and knowledge of industry practices current.
Maintain class attendance records and distribute and collect class evaluations as requested.
Answer participant questions and resolve issues, problems, and conflicts.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Complete lesson plans.