Fitness Instructor - Aquatics

City of Westminster, CO; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Westminster, CO is seeking a Fitness Instructor - Aquatics to provide water fitness classes for participants of all ages and abilities. You will ensure a safe, engaging, and supportive environment while delivering clear instruction and maintaining high energy throughout sessions.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, monitoring heart rate, and adapting routines to individual needs. AFirst Aid/CPR/AED certification is required; experience teaching water fitness is preferred.

Qualifications

• First Aid, CPR and AED certification by the first day of employment.
• Experience teaching water fitness or aerobics preferred.
• Ability to work with participants of varying ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe water fitness instruction and adjust activities to participants' abilities.
• Set up and tear down class equipment and monitor participants’ heart rate.
• Deliver excellent guest service and communicate effectively with participants.

Skills

Water fitness instruction

Guest service

Communication skills

Motivation & energy

Safety awareness

Education

First Aid, CPR and AED certification

Job description

The Fitness Instructor - Aquatics is responsible for providing instruction to participants of various ages and abilities for water fitness classes.Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department's mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of water fitness class instruction
• Provide a safe and exercise-enhanced environment for participants
• Consistently provide excellent guest service
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Motivate participants and maintain a high level of energy during classes
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe heart ratios and perceived exertion scales
• Utilize warm-up and cool-down exercises to safely engage class in exercises while minimizing injuries

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks

1. Provides proper instruction of water fitness classes
2. Sets up and tears down class equipment provided by the center
3. Monitors heart rate of participants and provides proper warm-up and cool-down exercises
4. Incorporates strength building and cardio activities into the routine as appropriate for the intended purpose of a class
5. Interacts with class participants
6. Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintains all required certifications
2. Attends scheduled staff meetings

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required:

• First Aid, CPR and AED certification by the first day of actual employment

Preferred:

• Previous experience teaching aerobics or water fitness
• Nationally recognized aerobics or water fitness certification(s) such as AEA, ACE, YMCA, AFAA, APAI, and Silver Sneakers National Water Aerobics Certification

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

Work performed is physical in nature and involves sufficient physical strength and stamina for:

• Constant submersion in the water while teaching classes and occasional sitting, standing, and walking throughout pool area to observe patrons during classes
• Constant near and far acuity to observe pools for possible troubled swimmers and safety hazards; constant hearing to be aware of troubled individuals that may be out of line of sight
• Occasional lifting of ten (10) pounds from floor to overhead to move equipment and supplies; occasional lifting of up to seventy-five (75) pounds from floor to chest to assist in moving furniture, equipment, and patrons on backboards
• Occasionally push and/or pull seventy-five (75) pounds to remove individuals from pool area in an emergency situation, and set up bleachers for events and lane ropes for lap swim

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to pool water. Occasional lifting up to seventy-five (75) pounds and the possible lifting of an injured individual. Frequent exposure to noise levels that may cause distractions. High public contact position requiring adequate spoken interaction with the public and pool guests. Ability to work in a high humidity and heat environment for long periods.

Required Materials and Equipment

Water fitness equipment such as belts, barbells, gloves, microphone, and stereo equipment

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.

We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence.Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse.Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees.Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.