Aqua Fitness Instructor at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Aqua Fitness Instructor (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req7826
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: MULBERRY INDOOR POOL
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fluctuating Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $19.00 - 25.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: This position has consistent openings, and we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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Summary: Instructs aqua fitness classes at the City's aquatic facilities. Classes vary from pre/post-natal water fitness, arthritis, generalized water fitness and deep-water fitness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities and illustrative of the primary functions 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, and environment.


• 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 the instructors' position.


• Knowledge and ability to assist with emergency procedures regarding First Aid/CPR/AED, whistle blows, and accident and incident reports.


• Maintaining a current certification of an accredited national fitness or water fitness certification.


• Maintaining a current certification of First Aid/CPR/AED or obtain within 90 days of hire.


• Understanding of wellness principles, basic physiology, and safe exercise techniques, and the ability to communicate this information clearly to the participants.


• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position 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 are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Works independently without direct supervision.


• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with co-workers, participants and the public.


• Communicates effectively in both oral and written form with external and internal customers.


• Ability to show sensitivity in dealing with all age groups, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population.


• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate a variety of office equipment.


• Ability to understand and apply department procedures and policies.


• Ability to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.


• Ability to use table and chair dollies, kitchen equipment, carpet vacuum, standard office equipment including copiers and computers.


• The Aquatics Department has a dynamic and changing schedule. Ability to work varying shifts is desirable, particularly weekends and holiday shift availability.

Education and Experience: Must maintain a current certification of an accredited national fitness or water fitness certification and be able to demonstrate these skills during employment. In addition hold a First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain within 90 days of hire.

Language Skills: Ability to read instructions and communicate with City supervisor and the general public. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, user groups, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve and implement practical solutions to problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Foresee and initiate proactive measures to insure program quality, customer service and safety.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: Current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certifications required

Physical Demands:

• Bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, jumping, twisting, balancing kneeling, crouching, reaching and climbing


• Physical activity required in leading/demonstrating classes


• Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds


• Hand-eye coordination for operation of a computer keyboard


• Ability to read written materials and to observe programs


• Speech and hearing capabilities to maintain communications with employees and citizens

Aqua Fitness Instructor Performance Steps

Step 1

• Performs as required by job description with direct supervision


• Serves as an Aquatics Fitness Instructor with punctual attendance for all scheduled shifts without incident


• Attends all scheduled aqua fitness instructor trainings unless excused


• Independently sets up and tears down class equipment in a timely manner


• Accumulates a minimum of 250 hours


• Obtains Aqua Fitness Instructor Certification


• Favorable review by the Aquatics Coordinator

Step 2

• Performs all of the duties outlined in Step 1


• Initiative and ability to do work beyond what is expected


• Willingness to work extra hours and help with special events and holidays


• Accumulates a minimum of 480 hours as Aqua Fitness Instructor


• Favorable review by the Aquatics Coordinator

Step 3

• Performs all of the duties outlined in Step 1 & 2


• Assist Aquatics Coordinator with scheduling of classes and instructor assignments


• Thorough knowledge of Aqua Fitness instruction techniques with the ability to demonstrate skills to others.


• Accumulates a minimum of 750 hours as Aqua Fitness Instructor


• Favorable review by the Aquatics Coordinator

Step 4

• Coordinates responsibilities and takes direction from the Aquatics Coordinators.


• Assist coordinators in developing work schedules and training new employees.


• Assists in the assessment, training, and evaluation of aqua fitness instructor performance requirements.


• Develop new ideas for aqua fitness classes.


• Accumulates a minimum of 1040 hours as Aqua Fitness Instructor


• Favorable review and interview by the Aquatics Coordinators and Aquatics Supervisor

Step 5

• Performs all of the duties outlined in Step 4.


• Conducts regularly scheduled Aqua Fitness Instructor Trainings.


• Deals with public complaints, researches problem areas and offers suggestions for improvements.


• Exhibits a high standard of public relations through speaking with patron on the various programs offered in aquatics


• Accumulates a minimum of 1500


• Favorable review by the Aquatics Coordinator

Step 6

• Performs all of the duties outlined in Step 4&5.


• Accumulates a minimum of 2080 hours as Aqua Fitness Instructor


• Favorable review by the Aquatics Coordinator

All steps based on budget availability and current City of Fort Collins Policy

Based on previous employee experience steps can be skipped with the approval of Area Manager

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Summary: Instructs aqua fitness classes at the City's aquatic facilities. Classes vary from pre/post-natal water fitness, arthritis, generalized water fitness and deep-water fitness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities and illustrative of the primary functions 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, and environment.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 the instructors' position.Knowledge and ability to assist with emergency procedures regarding First Aid/CPR/AED, whistle blows, and accident and incident reports. Maintaining a current certification of an accredited national fitness or water fitness certification.Maintaining a current certification of First Aid/CPR/AED or obtain within 90 days of hire.Understanding of wellness principles, basic physiology, and safe exercise techniques, and the ability to communicate this information clearly to the participants.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.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the supervision of employees.

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