Water Fitness Instructor

City of De Pere; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of De Pere seeks enthusiastic Water Fitness Instructors to lead evening classes at Syble Hopp pool during the school year, with some sessions at outdoor pools in summer. Plans workouts, selects music, tracks attendance, and ensures participant safety with lifeguard support.

Candidates should have prior experience instructing adult fitness, knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and a commitment to healthy living.

Qualifications

• Experience instructing adult fitness.
• Understanding of anatomy & physiology.
• Ability to communicate well with the public.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and resourceful in class setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan workout routines for each class and select appropriate music.
• Manage attendance and class flow; coordinate with lifeguards for safety.
• Instruct water fitness classes with emphasis on form and safety.
• Teach Monday/other sessions as scheduled, during the school year and summer sessions.

Skills

Water fitness instruction

Anatomy & physiology

Public interaction

Healthy lifestyle principles

Enthusiastic demeanor

Job description

Water Fitness Instructors are a key part of our aquatics team, bringing low impact exercise to our community! Instructors will plan their workout routines, select music for each class, manage attendance, and be responsible for the safety of the participants (with the support of a lifeguard). Instructors must be enthusiastic, passionate about fitness, and have prior experience instructing adult fitness. Exercise equipment and sound system provided.

School Year Schedule:

Regular Instructor Needed for future sessions:

• Monday Water Fitness Classes 5:30-6:15 PM & 6:20 – 7:05 PM

Substitute Instructors Needed for:

• Monday Water Fitness Classes 5:30-6:15 PM & 6:20 – 7:05 PM
• Wednesday Water Fitness Classes 5:30-6:15 PM & 6:20 – 7:05 PM
• Thursday Water Fitness Classes 5:30-6:15 PM & 6:20 – 7:05 PM

No classes held on major holidays or during Syble Hopp school breaks!

Location:

Most classes are taught at Syble Hopp pool during the school year with a small selection of being taught in the summer season at our outdoor pools.

Pay Range:

$18 to $20 per hour. Estimated 2-2.5 hours per evening. Classes scheduled in sessions of 6-7 weeks. Instructors typically teach both classes on a weeknight for the duration of a session.

• Basic knowledge of anatomy & physiology.
• Knowledge of healthy lifestyle principles and exercise.
• Ability to communicate and work well with the public.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness.
• Understanding of buoyancy and effective water resistance methods.

• At least 17 years of age, preferably 18+.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification preferred.
• Experience in water related fitness instruction, fitness instruction, or something equitable.
• Ability to perform & instruct aquatic fitness classes.