Aqua Fitness Instructor

South Suburban Park and Recreation District; 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 and promotions

Flexible schedules

Job summary

South Suburban Park and Recreation District in Littleton, CO is seeking an Aqua Fitness Instructor for part-time roles, with evening and weekend class coverage. You will design, implement and lead engaging group water fitness sessions for participants of varying fitness levels, ensuring safety and enjoyment.

The ideal candidate has high school diploma, current Group Fitness Certification, CPR/AED, and First Aid preferred.

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 national certifying organization and must be maintained through Continuing Education Credits (CEC's) as required.
• Possession of current certifications in CPR/AED required.
• First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and lead safe, effective and enjoyable group fitness classes.
• Lead classes for recreation center participants of various fitness levels.
• Ensure participant safety and foster a welcoming, motivating environment.

Skills

Instruction of specialty

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Application Closing Deadline: Ongoing/Open.

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

$24.15 - $27.00 per hour

The Buck Recreation Center has immediate openings for established classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00am-10:00am and Saturdays from 8:00am-9:00am. Multiple opportunities to substitute other classes.

Job Description

Aqua Fitness Instructor Part-Time

Are you passionate about making fitness fun and enjoyable? We are seeking a highly motivated Aqua Fitness Instructor with a passion for helping others improve their lives through health and fitness. Our Fitness Instructors are responsible for designing, implementing and leading safe, effective and enjoyable group fitness classes to recreation center participants of various fitness levels. If you are personable, friendly, dedicated and passionate about fitness and changing 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, nutrition and wellness to promote fitness and educate participants.
• Ability to communicate effectively to establish and maintain working 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 national certifying organization and must be maintained through Continuing Education 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 additional responsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Employee Benefits & Perks at South Suburban

• FREE use ofDistrictfitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week)
• Paidsick leave
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within
• Flexible schedules
• To view a complete listing of the District'smost current benefit package, please visithttp://careers.ssprd.org

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs. We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.

Required Experience

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