Aqua Fitness Instructor

City of Morgan Hill; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Morgan Hill is seeking an Aqua Fitness Instructor for a part-time, non-benefited, year-round role. The position provides in-water workouts for diverse participants and requires safety supervision and adaptable teaching methods.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and possess First Aid, CPR, and Aqua Fitness certification within the first year. Prior Aqua Fitness experience is desirable; flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Aqua Fitness Instructor experience desirable.
• Knowledge of basic exercise science applicable to Aqua Fitness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute well-structured water workouts that are safe and engaging.
• Adapt activities to age and ability of participants and supervise all participants.
• Perform rescues, administer first aid, CPR, and summon supervision/emergency personnel as needed.
• Submit Accident/Incident Reports within 24 hours of any incident.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Aqua Fitness Certification

First Aid

CPR

Job description

Aqua Fitness Instructor

$22.00 -$28.50 Hourly

Part-Time, Temporary, Non-benefited, Year-round position

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

Aqua Fitness Instructors provide well planned in water work outs for the participants of their classes. The students may include adolescents and adults, including people with special needs and different swimming abilities. Class sizes vary.

Schedule

We are currently hiring Aqua Fitness Instructors that can teach deep water classes at 11am (Monday-Friday) and shallow water classes at 8am (Monday-Friday).

Salary

The pay range for this position is $22.00 to $28.50 per hour. This is a part-time, temporary (non-benefited), year-round position.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened and those applicants determined to have the best experience, skills, and qualifications will be invited for an oral interview. Prior to appointment, applicant must authorize a reference check.

Prior to appointment, a background check must be completed, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice.

• Plan and execute a well-structured exercise plan that is safe and comfortable for participants.
• Adapt your approaches to the age, experience, and ability of participants.
• Maintain constant supervision of all participants, even while providing individual instruction.
• Effectively communicate verbally with supervisor, staff and participants. Inform supervisor of any safety issues or concerns.
• Knowledge of basic exercise science as it applies to Aqua Fitness.
• Be familiar with the description and requirements for classes offered through the City of Morgan Hill.
• Perform rescues, administer first aid, perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and summon Supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies.
• Ensure the safety of all participants in Aqua Fitness classes; submit Accident/Incident Reports to the Supervisor within 24 hours of any incident.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous experience as an Aqua Fitness Instructor is desirable.

Certificates

• Current First Aid, CPR
• Aqua Fitness certification within first year of hire

Special Requirements

• Position requires flexible availability.
• Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Applicants must be physically capable of sustained walking, standing, or climbing.
• Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours; including evenings, weekends, and holidays.