Aquatic Exercise Instructor

City of Greenville; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Greenville Recreation and Parks Department seeks a Water Aerobics Instructor to lead safe, engaging aquatic fitness classes at the Greenville Aquatic and Fitness Center. You will create a welcoming environment, provide clear instructions, and motivate participants across ages and fitness levels.

The ideal candidate has aquatic fitness teaching experience and relevant certifications (Water Fitness or Group Fitness) plus CPR/AED and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching aquatic fitness classes is preferred.
• Water Fitness Association certification and/or Group Fitness certification preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred; applicants must obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
• Experience working with older adults or senior populations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead water aerobics and aquatic fitness classes.
• Demonstrate exercises and provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions.
• Modify exercises to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive class environment.
• Monitor participants and follow all facility safety and emergency procedures.
• Provide encouragement and motivation throughout each class.
• Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with participants.
• Keep class equipment organized and report safety or maintenance concerns.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aquatic fitness instruction

Older adult instruction

Safety awareness

Motivational teaching

Strong communication

Education

Water Fitness Certification

Group Fitness Certification

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

Job description

The City of Greenville's Recreation and Parks department is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and dependable Water Aerobics Instructor to lead safe, engaging, and effective aquatic fitness classes at the Greenville Aquatic and Fitness Center. The ideal candidate will create a welcoming and supportive environment while providing clear instruction, motivating participants, and promoting overall health and wellness. The instructor will work with participants of varying ages and fitness levels, adapting exercises as needed to help participants achieve their fitness and wellness goals.

Minimum Age:

18 years old, at the time of application

Schedule:

Must be available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM

Requirements:

• Prior experience teaching aquatic fitness classes is preferred.
• Water Fitness Association certification and/or Group Fitness certificationpreferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certificationpreferred; applicants who are not currently certified must be able to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
• Experience working with older adults or senior populations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• plan and lead water aerobics and aquatic fitness classes;
• demonstrate exercises and provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions;
• modify exercises to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities;
• maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive class environment;
• monitor participants and follow all facility safety and emergency procedures;
• provide encouragement and motivation throughout each class;
• maintain a professional and friendly relationship with participants;
• keep class equipment organized and report any safety or maintenance concerns;
• arrive prepared and on time for scheduled classes; and
• perform other duties as assigned.