Aquatic Fitness Instructor

Wifca; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) invites applications for an aqua fitness instructor. Instruct deep water and/or shallow water classes for adults; create a welcoming, inclusive environment; adapt to varying ability levels.

This position is part-time with up to 10 hours per week, with afternoon and evening hours at multiple MMSR aquatic locations. Start date is 9/19/26, and pay ranges from $26.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be trained to teach aqua fitness classes.
• Experience teaching group fitness classes.
• Ability to stand/move for an hour or more.

Responsibilities

• Instruct deep water and/or shallow water fitness classes for adults.
• Create a welcoming and supportive environment for participants.
• Provide options for various ability levels within each class.

Skills

group fitness

adult fitness

aqua fitness

ability to stand/move for an hour or +

Job description

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Program Description:

MSCR offers swim instruction for all ages (infants through adults) following the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim standards. Programs are held at five MMSD pools throughout Madison on weekday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Depending on the location, swim instructors may teach any of the following: child + adult classes, preschool lessons, youth lessons (grades K-8) and/or teen/adult lessons.

Job Description & Duties:

• Instruct deep water and/or shallow water fitness classes for adults.
• Create a welcoming and supportive environment for participants.
• Provide options for various ability levels within each class.

Start Date:

9/19/26

Work Location:

Varies

Hours/week:

Up to 10 hours/week.

Work hours:

Various – afternoon and evening

Payrate:

26.00 - 30.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willingness to be trained to teach aqua fitness classes.
• Experience teaching group fitness classes.
• Ability to stand/move for an hour or more.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching aqua fitness classes.
• Daytime availability
• Lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain a plus.

Other Information:

Hours can be combined with other jobs within Aquatics programs or other MSCR program areas to reach the desired number of hours. For more information, contact Auggie Brenzel at [e-mail]

is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District.