Water Fitness Instructor

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Durham is seeking a water aerobics instructor to plan, teach, and supervise indoor and outdoor pool sessions. The role focuses on safe, engaging workouts and adaptable instruction for all ages and abilities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and water fitness certification (or obtaining it within six months). A valid NC driver license and CPR/AED certifications are also needed or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience as participant or instructor in water exercise classes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certification in water fitness training or obtain within the first six months of employment.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.
• Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector certification or obtain within the first six months.

Responsibilities

• Teach water aerobics classes and lead safe, engaging workouts.
• Inventory and set up equipment for each class; report damages.
• Plan and choreograph fitness segments; prepare music and structure intervals.
• Supervise during fitness segments and correct technique to prevent injury.
• Complete attendance reports and related administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Choreographing fitness intervals

Planning and organizing classes

Teaching in various styles

Adapting to participant needs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Water fitness training certification (or obtainable within 6 months)

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate: $20.06

Various Shifts: Monday-Friday during the mornings, afternoons and evenings and Saturday mornings

Position facilitates water aerobics classes in indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities by planning, leading, and teaching the fitness program to participants in the swimming pool. Incumbent teaches proper mechanics and body positioning, motivates participants to keep the class fun and engaging, and prepares equipment for each class.

• Inventories and sets up equipment that will be used for each class, reporting damage or need for additional items.
• Plans and choreographs fitness segments and routines, preparing music and structuring fitness intervals to ensure a safe workout for participants (warm-up, cardio, cool down, and stretch). Attends training and conducts research for new techniques to improve workouts for participants.
• Supervises during fitness segments and corrects technique to prevent injury.
• Maintains enthusiasm and encouragement when communicating with participants.
• Completes attendance reports and related administrative tasks as needed.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Techniques and equipment associated with teaching water fitness for all ages and ability levels.

SKILL IN

• Choreographing fitness intervals.
• Planning and organizing fitness classes for specific ages.
• Teaching in a variety of styles both visually and verbally.
• Adapting to the needs of individual students.

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).
• 1 year of experience as a participant or instructor in water exercise classes.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A certification in water fitness training "or" obtain within the first six months of employment.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification "or" obtain within the first six months of employment.

• Available to commit to teaching classes on a permanent basis, at least one class every week.
• Comfortable teaching from both the side of the pool and in the water.
• Participated in land-based or water-based fitness classes for at least 1 year.