Water Fitness Instructor I

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory - Cascade Division; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory - Cascade Division in Salem, OR is seeking a Water Fitness Instructor 1 to provide safe aquatic wellness for patrons. This part-time, non-exempt role offers an hourly wage of $18.08 and 10 hours per week, with potential weekend/evening shifts.

Responsibilities include teaching aquatic programs, ensuring inclusive class environments, and responding to emergencies with CPR/First Aid as needed.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak English to express ideas and communicate effectively.
• Safe aquatics practices are required.
• Use of aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Teach aquatic exercise programs in deep and shallow water; multi-task and follow instructions safely.
• Respond to emergency situations and administer CPR/First Aid when needed.
• Some experience in Customer Service and Aquatics Cleanliness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach aquatics exercise programs.
• Provide a program/class atmosphere that promotes inclusion and satisfaction for participants.
• Respond to emergency situations and administer CPR/First Aid if necessary.
• Prepare and submit accident/incident reports.
• Participate in In-Service training, orientations and staff meetings.

Skills

English language

Aquatics safety

Customer service

Tools

Aquatic equipment

Cleaning supplies

Job description

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 08.31.2026

Hourly Wage: $18.08

Hours Per Week: 10

Status: Non-Exempt / Part Time

Number of Positions: 2

Department: Programs

Position Title: Water Fitness Instructor 1

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email [e-mail], attention Donna Campagnolo.

Scope of Position:

The Water Fitness Instructor 1 will be responsible for providing safe aquatics wellness to patrons.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge Required: Read, write, and speak English language to express ideas and communicate effectively; safe aquatics practices.

Skills Required: Use of aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies.

Abilities Required: Teach aquatic exercise programs in deep and shallow water; multi-task and follow instructions to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner; Interact with individuals using generally accepted business behaviors and standard; use interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations; respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach aquatics exercise programs.
• Provide a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion and satisfaction to all participants.
• Respond to emergency situations and if necessary, administer CPR/First Aid.
• Prepare and submit accident/incident reports
• Participate in In-Service training, orientations and other staff meetings as requested.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, squat, twist body, stand for short/long periods of time, kneel push, pull, have sense of touch, reach, grasp with hands and fingers, climb stairs, close vision, distance vision, smell, talk, hear, have eye-hand coordination, have manual dexterity, speak and read English and work in noisy areas.
• Must be able to be in a chlorinated environment for a long period of time.
• Must be physically able to give emergency care if a situation arises.

Working Conditions:

This position may have frequent in person contact with people from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused or frustrated. The worker may be exposed to different inside and outside environmental conditions. The worker may be subject to sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above ambient noise level. The schedule for this position may include weekends and evenings.

Miscellaneous:

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically prelude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Education and Work Experience:

1. Work/Professional Experience: Some experience in Customer Service and Aquatics Cleanliness.

License and Certifications:

First Aid/CPR/AED required. Certification in Lifeguard Training preferred. Certification accepted from American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates. Swim lesson instruction and water exercise instruction are strongly preferred. It is the employee's responsibility to maintain and keep certifications current.

Supervisor:

Aquatics Coordinator, Hannah Starr

Qualifications

Experience

Some experience in Customer Service and Aquatics Cleanliness. (required)

Swim lesson instruction and water exercise instruction are strongly preferred. (preferred)

Skills

• CPR/AED (required)
• Lifeguarding/First Aid (preferred)
• Lifeguarding Instructor (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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