Water Aerobic and Fitness Class Instructor; Therapeutic Recreation

Position Summary/Class Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
: A variety of instructional fitness and aerobics classes of varying intensities are offered throughout the county such as: dance aerobics, step aerobics, circuit weight training, aquatic Zumba, kick boxing and toning.

• Teach aquatic water aerobics or fitness classes for various age groups and abilities.
• Demonstrate proper workout techniques and safety procedures, oversee use of facilities, and keep records of class attendance.
• Select own music and exercises to use in class.

• Proficient in a specific area, able to develop a teaching plan for a diversified group of people, demonstrate effective aerobic exercise skills, and communicate directions effectively.
• Fitness Certification required and Aquatics Fitness certification required for all water fitness programs.

Minimum Required Education/Experience
:
At least two (2) years teaching and/or participating in/experience with specific program area.

• Possess a nationally recognized certification or state license pertaining to the specific activity.
• Possess basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Community first aid certification preferred but not required.

Salary commensurate with experience and certification. Contingent - Professional: $16.00 - $38.00 per hour.

You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks. At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) or World Education Services:
International Credential Evaluation (https://).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at Hiring Preference.

Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application. Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.