Water Fitness Instructor - Part-Time

City of DeSoto; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal corporation in Texas is seeking a Water Fitness Instructor to plan and lead engaging water fitness classes. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in training. The role entails ensuring participant safety and maintaining records. The position requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. This is an opportunity to impact community health in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience in training clients.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED and Standard First Aid certification required.
• Water Fitness Instructor certification preferred (AEA/ACE/ASFA or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Organize and instruct water fitness classes.
• Maintain class attendance and records.
• Ensure participants' safety.
• Promotes public relations with facility users by answering questions.
• Performs general housekeeping in the aquatic facility.
• Ensures the safety of class participants.
• Maintains current certifications.
• Regular and consistent attendance is essential.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Swimming skills

CPR and First Aid skills

Customer service skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Water Fitness Instructor certification

American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Core Values

• We lift up our community
• We take ownership of our collective performance
• We value and respect all employees
• We empower employees to grow

The Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for planning, leading, and conducting safe and engaging water fitness classes for individuals of varying fitness levels, ages, and abilities. The instructor will ensure participants receive a high-quality aquatic workout in deep or shallow water with a motivating, safe, and supportive environment.

• Plans, organizes, and instructs water fitness classes.
• Maintains class attendance and course records.
• Sets up and breaks down equipment for each class.
• Promotes public relations with facility users by receiving and responding to their questions.
• Performs general housekeeping practices in the aquatic facility.
• Ensures the safety of class participants.
• Maintains current certifications.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The job description above covers the main duties of this position. Please note that as a team member, there may be additional responsibilities that are required to meet the ongoing needs of the department.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.
• One or more years of experience working with clients in one-on-one training or small group training at a private or public health and fitness facility.
• Reliable source of transportation.
• Position requires the ability to work at night, weekends, and during holidays. Flexible schedule: hours will be set by the Aquatics Management Staff.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED and Standard First Aid certification required.
• Water Fitness Instructor certification. AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association), ACE (American Council on Exercise), ASFA (American Sports and Fitness Association) Certification, or equivalent preferred.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials.

• Skills in swimming, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and first aid.
• Current instruction techniques; current water aerobics techniques
• Skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to be proactive in regard to safety precautions, to recognize emergencies, and to take appropriate action.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to handle all swimmers and patrons in a professional manner.
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.