What are the responsibilities and job description for the AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR (WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTOR) AQUATICS position at City of Newport News?
JOB DESCRIPTION
AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR
(RECREATION PROGRAMS-WATER FITNESS)
PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM Human Resources Department
700 Town Center Drive, Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606
NEWPORT NEWS, VA Phone: (757) 926-1800
CITY OF OPPORTUNITY Fax: (757) 926-1825
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, this position provides water fitness instruction for class participants.
Reports to the Aquatics Program Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans, organizes, and instructs aquatics water fitness classes according to established industry
standards. Facilitates the choreography of exercises that provide challenging, safe and balanced
workout routines for various classes and populations. Educates patrons on effective workout
methods to include demonstration of proper exercise techniques; teaches appropriate methods to
strengthen specific muscles and muscle groups.
Enforces aquatic safety standards for swimmers in and around pools, and teaches pool safety
standards. Completes daily logs, accident and incident reports.
Interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provide information and
assistance in a variety of circumstances.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Aquatic Exercise – Knowledge of patron and aquatics facility safety principles and practices.
Knowledge of water-based movements and the impact on the muscular system, including affects
of buoyancy and drag.
Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
Safety – Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to
recreational activities and other work related precautions.
Education and Training – Knowledge of the principles, techniques and methods of education and
training to include methods for developing training outlines.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Swimming – Demonstrates basic skills in front and back swimming strokes, treading water, and
floating, as defined by the American Red Cross.
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Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of
completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements
work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Judgement/Decision Making – Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate
situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Communication – Ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively to diverse audiences to
include preparing and conducting training, preparation of lesson plans, reports, and policies.
Excellent ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in
writing.
Interpersonal Relationships – Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and professional
relationships with employees at all levels, representatives from all departments, and citizens.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be at least 16 years of age with 6 months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical evaluation; pre-employment substance
abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history and sex
offender registry check.
Requires Water Fitness Instructor certification from a nationally recognized organization or agency.
Requires the following certifications from the American Red Cross or equivalent agency to be
obtained within 30 days of hire: First Aid and CPR/AED for lay rescuer.
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS
Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort.
Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and crawling.
May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and
materials (20-50 pounds).
May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odors, depth, and visual
cues or signals.
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such
as, odor, fumes, wetness, water hazards, temperature and weather extremes, hazardous materials,
infectious disease, or rude/irate customers.
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