Aquatic Exercise/Water Exercise Instructor {Part-Time} (Job ID: 13-2026-01)

City of Independence, Ohio, USA; Independence (OH); On-site; USD 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a part-time Aquatic Exercise/Water Exercise Instructor to lead engaging water-based fitness classes for diverse participants. The instructor will need to design effective workouts focusing on cardiovascular endurance and overall wellness. Certifications in Exercise Instruction, CPR, AED, and First Aid are required. The role involves ensuring class safety, providing clear instructions, and being flexible to teach various schedules. Pay is $30.00 per class.

Qualifications

• Must have active certification or significant experience in Exercise Instruction.
• Certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and supervise engaging water-based fitness classes.
• Monitor participants' safety during classes.
• Provide clear instructions and modifications for exercises.

Skills

Active Certification in Exercise Instruction

CPR, AED & First Aid certification

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service Focus

Job description

Aquatic Exercise/Water Exercise Instructor {Part-Time} (Job ID: 13-2026-01)

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The City of Independence is seeking a Part‑Time Aquatic Exercise/Water Exercise Instructor to work under the city's Parks & Recreation Department. The Aquatic Exercise Instructor is responsible for planning, leading, and supervising safe, effective, and engaging water‑based fitness classes for participants of varying ages, abilities, and fitness levels. The instructor designs workouts that improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, balance, and overall wellness while utilizing proper aquatic exercise techniques.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrating exercises with correct and proper form.
• Providing clear verbal cues.
• Offering modifications for beginners or participants with special needs.
• Ensuring an inclusive, welcoming and motivating class environment.
• Continuously monitoring participants for safety, enforcing pool rules and responding appropriately to emergencies in accordance with facility policies, procedures and certification mandates.
• Ensuring equipment is used and stored appropriately.
• Effective communication with participants and peer staff.
• Familiarity with electronic systems to facilitate audio technology for classes.
• Flexibility to teach morning, evening and weekend classes (Approx. 3-5 classes per week).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Necessary Competencies

• Accountability
• Coaches and Resolves Conflict
• Communication
• Customer Service Focus
• Leadership
• Ability to Manage Change / Adaptability
• Planning and Execution
• Problem Solving
• Prioritizing
• Multi-tasking
• Strategic Planning
• Teamwork

Requirements

• Active Certification or prior experience in Exercise Instruction is required.
• Certified in CPR, AED & First Aid is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move in and around a pool deck for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter, exit, and work safely in a swimming pool, including teaching while standing in shallow water or demonstrating movements from the pool deck.
• Ability to demonstrate aquatic exercises using full-body movements, including but not limited to walking, jogging, jumping, reaching, bending, twisting, and arm and leg resistance movements.
• Sufficient strength and endurance to lead continuous classes lasting 30‑60 minutes, potentially multiple sessions per day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull aquatic fitness equipment (such as water weights, noodles, kickboards, or resistance devices), typically up to 25 pounds.
• Adequate balance, coordination, and agility to perform movements safely in a wet, slippery environment.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly with participants in a noisy pool environment, including providing verbal instructions and safety cues.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations, including assisting participants and performing water rescues if required by the facility. This position will also be on duty during classes.
• Tolerance for exposure to warm, humid, and chlorinated pool environments for extended periods.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors under typical Ohio Weather conditions.

Americans With Disabilities Act

• The City of Independence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Information

• The pay for this role is $30.00 per class.

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This position is an "at will" position and the successful candidate serves at the pleasure of the City of Independence, Ohio leadership.