Water Aerobics Instructor

We’re looking for dynamic Water Aerobics Instructors to lead fun, energizing, and effective fitness classes in the pool! As part of our team, you'll help participants of all ages and fitness levels achieve their wellness goals through water-based workouts, from cardio routines to strength training, all while ensuring safety and proper form. 
 

The Parks & Recreation Department is committed to a positive work culture where we serve the community, support one another, and invest in you as an employee.  All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision, and values of TRUE. 

Anticipated Working Hours: Our ideal candidates will have availability to work Monday – Friday in the mornings and Monday/Wednesday in the evenings. 

THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE FOR CONSIDERATION.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Aquatics Operations 

• Performs a variety of duties associated with instructing or leading aquatic programs.  
• Provides a safe, effective and supportive learning environment for diverse participants with varying skill levels. 
• Stays abreast of latest trends and techniques in areas of expertise. Evaluates class effectiveness and recommends new classes or techniques. 
• Plans class curriculum and conducts individualized or group instruction in areas of expertise.  
• Uses knowledge and expertise to modify class activities for various participant skill levels. 
• Sets up and takes down required program equipment.  

Administrative Duties  

• Plans class curriculum and conducts individualized or group instruction in areas of expertise. This may include selecting exercises, designing choreography, and creating music playlists. 
• Maintains program related records and reports, including accurate class attendance records.  
• Provides exceptional guest service to all participants. Responds to information requests, comments and complaints from participants. 
• Maintains frequent communications with other staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed.   
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings  

Other/Miscellaneous 

• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests 
• May participate in or develop marketing material for events and programs. 
• May be considered as a subject expert for area of specialization and may train other staff on specific knowledge. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be minimum of 16 years old.  
• Two years of related work experience or training is preferred  

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS 

• One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NASM, ACE, AFFA) or the ability to obtain a certification within six months of hire.  
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

Knowledge of: To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills and must possess expert knowledge of the principles, practices, trends and methods of recreational aquatics operations and programming in a community setting. Knowledge of guidelines and regulations related to Department, Town, County, State, and Federal policies and procedures also required. 

Skills in: Initiative and decision-making; verbal and written communication; supervision, leadership, and interpersonal relationships; basic financial methods of recreational programming; outstanding customer service to a diverse population; administrative functions; time management, meeting deadlines, responding to internal and external requests in a timely manner; the use of standard office equipment, computers, and various software programs; positive and professional working relationships with all Town staff and the community; conflict resolution; handling controversial issues; comprehending instruction, correspondence, and policies and procedures; problem solving; remaining composed in emergency situations and working effectively under stressful circumstances; performing CPR, First Aid, and AED to level of certification.   

Environmental Factors: 

Work is performed in a standard recreational facility environment. Work may involve competing demands, and performing multiple tasks. 

Physical Factors: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will spend varying amounts of time walking, standing, and sitting. Often required to bend over, kneel, and stoop down multiple times throughout shift. Occasional tasks require grasping, lifting, and handling of exercise equipment. The employee will need to reach for objects above and below the shoulders, push and pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Tasks require the employee to spend minimal amounts of time on repetitive motion tasks. 

BENEFITS:    

Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:    

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center    
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)    
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year) 
• Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado         

Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits:    

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans    
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans    
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub    
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes    

EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes.  Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.