Aqua Fitness Instructor

South Suburban Parks and Recreation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Discounts on classes

Paid sick leave

Training & promotion from within

Job summary

South Suburban Parks and Recreation is hiring an Aqua Fitness Instructor to design, implement and lead engaging group classes at the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton. You’ll teach sessions for various fitness levels, safety-first and fun-focused.

Shaped for early mornings and some evenings, classes are Tuesday through Friday 9:00–10:00am and Saturday 8:00–9:00am, with opportunities to substitute other classes.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Current Group Fitness Certification from an accepted organization and maintained through CECs.
• CPR/AED certification is required.
• First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and lead safe, effective group fitness classes for recreation center participants.
• Adapt classes for participants of varying fitness levels.
• Provide clear instruction and ensure participant safety.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Communication skills

Exercise science knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current Group Fitness Certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification (preferred)

Job description

• Job Location:Littleton, CO
  Littleton,
  Lone Tree

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specificclosing date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

$24.15 - $27.00 per hour

The Buck Recreation Center has immediate openings forestablished classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridaysfrom 9:00am-10:00am and Saturdays from 8:00am-9:00am. Multipleopportunities to substitute other classes.

Are you passionate about making fitness fun and enjoyable? We areseeking a highly motivated Aqua Fitness Instructor with a passion forhelping others improve their lives through health and fitness. OurFitness Instructors are responsible for designing, implementing andleading safe, effective and enjoyable group fitness classes torecreation center participants of various fitness levels. If you arepersonable, friendly, dedicated and passionate about fitness andchanging lives - this role is for you!

Our Ideal Candidate

• Will have prior experience in instruction of specific specialty.
• First Aid certification is preferred.
• Has an understanding and knowledge of exercise science, nutritionand wellness to promote fitness and educate participants.
• Ability to communicate effectively to establish and maintainworking relationships with employees and the public.
• Will have knowledge of the principals and practices of fitness programming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Graduation from high school or completion of GED.
• Current Group Fitness Certification from an accepted nationalcertifying organization and must be maintained through ContinuingEducation Credits (CEC’s) as required.
• Possession of current certifications in CPR/AED required.

The job description above covers the main duties of this position.Please note, as a team member, there may be additionalresponsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Employee Benefits & Perks atSouth Suburban

• FREE use ofDistrictfitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employeesworking 14+ hours/week)
• Paidsick leave
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of theenvironment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreationalservices and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west ofI-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions ofDouglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-servicerecreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, twoice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden eventcenter, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainmentcenter, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles oftrails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre SouthPlatte Park.