POSITION TITLE: Aqua-Fitness Instructor(Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req6939
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: MULBERRY INDOOR POOL
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable HourlyView Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fluctuating Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $15.00 - 15.50 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is: Open until filled
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Summary: Instructs aqua fitness classesat the City's aquatic facilities. Classes vary from pre/post-natal waterfitness, arthritis, generalized water fitness and deep-water fitness.
EssentialDuties and Responsibilities: Thefollowing duties and responsibilities and illustrative of the primaryfunctions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
•Instruction of safe, enjoyable aqua fitness classes.
•Assist in the maintenance and care of program equipment, facilities, andenvironment.
•Attend and participate in all required City sponsored trainings and meetings.
•Knowledge and enforcement of aquatic policies and operating procedures.
•Maintaining a level of physical fitness appropriate to the demands of theinstructors' position.
•Knowledge and ability to assist with emergency procedures regarding FirstAid/CPR/AED, whistle blows, and accident and incident reports.
•Maintaining a current certification of an accredited national water fitnesscertification.
•Maintaining a current certification of First Aid/CPR/AED.
•Understanding of wellness principles, basic physiology, and safe exercisetechniques, and the ability to communicate this information clearly to theparticipants.
•Maintenance of documents including attendance forms and consent forms.
•Communication with supervisors regarding concerns, comments, requests,complaints as necessary.
•Performance of related work as required.
SupervisoryResponsibilities: Thisposition is not responsible for the supervision of employees.
City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to performthe necessary functions of this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•Works independentlywithout direct supervision.
•Establishes andmaintains effective working relationship with co-workers, participants andthe public.
•Communicates effectivelyin both oral and written form with external and internal customers.
•Ability to showsensitivity in dealing with all age groups, persons with disabilities, anda diverse population.
•Basiccomputer knowledge and ability to operate a variety of officeequipment.
•Ability to understandand apply department procedures and policies.
•Ability to handlesensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
•Ability to usetable and chair dollies, kitchen equipment, carpet vacuum, standard officeequipment including copiers and computers.
•The Aquatics Departmenthas a dynamic and changing schedule. Ability to work varying shifts isdesirable, particularly weekends and holiday shift availability.
Education andExperience: Mustmaintain a current certification of an accredited national water fitnesscertification and be able to demonstrate these skills during employment inaddition hold a First Aid/CPR/AED certification. If not currently obtained beable to obtain certification within first three months of hire.
Language Skills: Ability to readinstructions and communicate with City supervisor and the general public.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions fromsupervisor, user groups, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve andimplement practical solutions to problems. Ability to interpret a varietyof instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduleform. Foresee and initiate proactive measures to insure program quality,customer service and safety.
Certifications, Licenses, andRegistrations : CurrentFirst Aid/CPR Certifications required or obtained within first three months ofhire.
Physical Demands:
•Bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, jumping, twisting, balancingkneeling, crouching, reaching and climbing
•Physicalactivity required in leading/demonstrating classes
•Liftingand carrying up to 25 pounds
•Hand-eyecoordination for operation of a computer keyboard
•Abilityto read written materials and to observe programs
•Speechand hearing capabilities to maintain communications with employees and citizens
AquaFitness Instructor Performance Steps
Step 1
•Performsas required by job description with direct supervision
•Servesas an Aquatics Fitness Instructor with punctual attendance for all scheduledshifts without incident
•Attendsall scheduled aqua fitness instructor trainings unless excused
•Independentlysets up and tears down class equipment in a timely manner
•Accumulates a minimum of250 hours
•Obtains Aqua FitnessInstructor Certification
•Favorable review by theAquatics Coordinator
Step 2
•Performsall of the duties outlined in Step 1
•Initiativeand ability to do work beyond what is expected
•Willingnessto work extra hours and help with special events and holidays
•Accumulates a minimum of480 hours as Aqua Fitness Instructor
•Favorablereview by the Aquatics Coordinator
Step 3
•Performsall of the duties outlined in Step 1 & 2
•AssistAquatics Coordinator with scheduling of classes and instructor assignments
•Thoroughknowledge of Aqua Fitness instruction techniques with the ability todemonstrate skills to others.
•Accumulates a minimum of750 hours as Aqua Fitness Instructor
•Favorablereview by the Aquatics Coordinator
Step 4
•Coordinates responsibilities and takes direction from the AquaticsCoordinators.
•Assistcoordinators in developing work schedules and training new employees.
•Assistsin the assessment, training, and evaluation of aqua fitness instructorperformance requirements.
•Developnew ideas for aqua fitness classes.
•Accumulatesa minimum of 1040 hours as Aqua Fitness Instructor
•Favorablereview and interview by the Aquatics Coordinators and Aquatics Supervisor
Step 5
•Performsall of the duties outlined in Step 4.
•Conductsregularly scheduled Aqua Fitness Instructor Trainings.
•Dealswith public complaints, researches problem areas and offers suggestions forimprovements.
•Exhibitsa high standard of public relations through speaking with patron on the variousprograms offered in aquatics
•Accumulatesa minimum of 1500
•Favorablereview by the Aquatics Coordinator
Step6
•Performsall of the duties outlined in Step 4&5.
•Accumulatesa minimum of 2080 hours as Aqua Fitness Instructor
•Favorablereview by the Aquatics Coordinator
Allsteps based on budget availability and current City of Fort CollinsPolicy
Basedon previous employee experience steps can be skipped with the approval of AreaManager

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