Water Aerobics Instructor

Recruitment OPEN until all positions filled!

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor II, Senior Recreation Coordinator, and pool management, oversee a group fitness program (water aerobics) at one of the aquatic centers within the District; prepare workout plans and instruct participants in water aerobics activities; educate patrons on fitness and safety and maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants; and perform related work as required.

Typical Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, six (6) hours per week.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Research and prepare workout routines for aerobic classes; instruct and educate participants in water aerobic activities.
• Supervise and motivate participants in pool and deck area.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures; render care in the most current American Red Cross techniques in water safety, lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR/AED to persons in need of assistance.
• Provide customer service and interpersonal skills during public contact and assist with any questions, conflicts, and phone calls.
• Assist in communicating information to coaches, lifeguards, and customers.
• Mediate problems as they arise from participants; communicate all issues, questions, and concerns from staff and customers.
• Attend all trainings when provided.
• Perform related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• Basic operations, services, and activities of an aquatics facility.
• Water aerobics and the ability to manage large groups of participants in and around the pool.
• Basic water safety practices.
• Basic principles and practices of general pool maintenance functions.
• Principles and practices of public relations.

• Communicate tactfully with participants, lifeguards, and staff.
• Address public and customer questions and concerns.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Administer First Aid, CPR/AED if certified and as needed.
• Be fair and consistent with all families.
• Gather, analyze, and report information.
• Meet deadlines and turn in various types of paperwork in a timely manner and to designated people.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

…Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Two seasons experience with a similar program.

Required to hold current certification in Standard First Aid, CPR, AED or within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation background checks.
• A clear tuberculosis screening is required.

Environment: Work is performed in and around pools; exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions including hot, wet, and/or humid conditions; work at various locations throughout the District; may be required to work days, night, weekends and holidays.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in and around pools; to work outdoors in all types of weather and be able to withstand frequent exposure to hot, wet, and/or humid conditions; to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to enter and exit the pool to assist swimmers and demonstrate skills correctly;

to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds; to make frequent decisions and maintain concentration with distractions; frequent public and coworker contact; to move equipment and supplies at aquatic centers; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre‑employment requirements that may include: fingerprinting and DOJ and FBI background checks, a clear tuberculosis screening, reference check, licensure/certification check, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.

An applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as…