Water Aerobic Fitness Instructor

Salary : $20.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Location : Columbia, MD

Job Type : Contingent

Job Number : WATERAEROBIC0030-12102024

Department : Recreation & Parks

Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 1 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY / CLASS DESCRIPTION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION :

The Water Aerobics Instructor is responsible for providing participants with a great workout and experience. The instructor educates participants about useful and safe exercises, assists them in achieving exercise goals, modifies moves for the needs of participants and creates a fun workout environment, while promoting wellness for all class participants. This position is contingent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES :

• Teach, organize and supervise a water aerobics fitness class consisting of various age groups and abilities.
• Keep records of class attendance and turn into supervisor when program is complete.
• Select own music and exercises to use in class.
• Keeps management informed of pool activities, facility needs, and significant problems.
• Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercise, stretching, and cool down.
• Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
• Teach with a positive upbeat attitude.
• Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Enforce pool rules and policies. Refer ongoing issues to a staff member of the Community Center Leadership Team.
• Perform other / related duties as assigned.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE :

At least two (2) years teaching and / or participating in / experience with specific program area.

EDUCATION :

Possess a nationally recognized certification or state license pertaining to the specific activity. Current CPR / First Aid / AED certification or willing to obtain.

RATE OF PAY :

Salary commensurate with experience and certification.

Contingent - Professional

20.00 - $32.00 per hour

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

TO APPLY : 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 : / / www.naces.org) or World Education Services : International Credential Evaluation (https : / / www.wes.org / ).

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 . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.

Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.

Are you at least 18 years old?

Do you have prior experience teaching water aerobics?

If you have prior experience teaching water aerobics, please explain where you acquired this experience.

If you have other previous fitness teaching experiences, please describe the level of your experience, types of fitness classes, and the age groups you taught. If you have no experience, please list none below.

Are you able to work Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 : 30am - 10 : 45am?

Are you able to work Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 : 30pm - 7 : 45pm?

Are you first aid and CPR certified?

Do you have any relevant certifications? If yes, please list the certifications and their expiration dates in the space provided below. If no, please state none.

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and / or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and / or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.

Required Question

Salary : $20 - $32