Certified Water Fitness Instructor

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Water Fitness Instructors provide training and instruction for aquatic group fitness classes at City and County of Denver recreation center pools. They create safe, educational, and enjoyable experiences for participants, with an emphasis on safety and proper movement execution. Classes are approximately 45 minutes to one hour and may be taught at one or more recreation centers. The position is on-call and part-time, hourly, and may have a routine or variable schedule depending on staffing needs. Employees work no more than 39 hours per week. The hiring effort primarily supports year-round indoor pool programming. The pay range is $22.62–$30.99 per hour, with target pay of $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. The role is with the Parks and Recreation agency.

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 the time of application or within six months of hire; certifications must be kept current.
Strong customer service skills, patience, and a safety mindset are sought.
Experience requirement: None.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Experience instructing water fitness classes.

Responsibilities

Instruct water fitness classes lasting approximately 45 minutes to one hour at one or more Denver recreation center pools.
Create an enthusiastic and energetic class environment while 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.