Instructor - Water Fitness (Instructor II)

Parks Tacoma•Various Parks Tacoma locations, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position independently leads established water fitness classes for a wide range of participants in an aquatic setting. The Instructor II is responsible for delivering safe, structured, and effective workouts and making appropriate modifications to meet varying ability levels. This role requires current Water Fitness Instructor certification or equivalent experience, along with CPR/AED and First Aid certification. Instructors at this level are expected to manage classes with minimal supervision, maintain safety standards, and contribute to consistent program quality. This is an on-site instructional role focused on reliable delivery, participant engagement, and professional-level class management designed to assist participants in reaching their fitness and social goals. Applications are reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled. Work where you play! Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Certified instructor from any of the following: AEA, SCW Fitness, or FiTour OR 2 years equivalent experience related to water fitness required
Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of instructing experience desired

Responsibilities

Provide fun, informative and exciting classes or learning opportunities in assigned program area.
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
Provide support to, and collaborate with, other department staff to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing programs.
Plan and prepare instruction materials or lesson plans or implement already established lesson plans.
Instruct, and/or teach participants using excellent citizenship, sportsmanship, and inclusivity.
Assess and evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their skills through program opportunities.
Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Track attendance reports as required.
Provide a positive attitude toward program participants and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model.
Maintain communication with staff, participants, and/or parents/guardians as needed.
Stay up to date on trends within assigned program area.
Responsible for the designated site location program set-up and general clean-up.
Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards and expectations.
Ensure proper use, care and storage of program equipment and supplies.
Plan, prepare and instruct and/or teach programs that require additional certifications, experience and/or education.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community.
The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more.
Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals.
The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team.
On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
Parks Tacoma employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Parks Tacoma is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] .
Employment is subject to a national background check.
This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.