Variable Aqua Fitness Instructor

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

Apply by: Continuous

PAY RATE: $19.95/hr

This position is directly supervised by the Fitness Coordinator and will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:

• Instruct aqua aerobic-based group fitness classes to community members. 
• Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form. 
• Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas. 
• Execute risk management plan.
• Maintain group exercise and CPR certification.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position.  A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.  Their work schedule is based on business need.  This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

Job Requirements

*Nationally recognized organization  such as AEA (American Exercise Association), APAI (Aquatics Professional Association International)

Supervision Received:

Receives general supervision from the Fitness Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Experience:

• Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
• Nationally recognized Aqua Fitness Certification
• CPR certification

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications
• Adherence to class format
• Reliable and punctual
• Recognition of safety concerns
• Working knowledge and aptitude in fitness.
• Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use a computer, knowledge of Microsoft Word and/or time entry system
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other City personnel and the general public.
• Experience in large group presentations highly recommended
• Ability to recognize deficiencies in class and make necessary modifications as needed
• Willingness to encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood

EQUIPMENT USED

Telephone

Computer

iPad

Aqua Fitness equipment