Water Aerobics Instructor

Salary: $20.25 - $21.25 Hourly
Location : Multiple locations throughout District, CA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 0551
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/:59 PM Pacific

Description
Recruitment OPEN until all positions filled.
The Cordova Recreation & Park District is seeking reliable and service-oriented candidates to fill multiple Water Aerobics Instructor positions for the summer of 2025.
Typical Schedule: Monday - Thursday, six (6) hours per week.

Summary Description
Under direction of the Recreation Supervisor II, Senior Recreation Coordinator, and pool management, oversees a group fitness program (water aerobics) at one of the aquatic centers within the District; prepares workout plans and instructs participants in water aerobics activities; educates patrons on fitness and safety and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants; and performs related work as required.

Essential Functions
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; renders care in the most current American Red Cross techniques in water safety, lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR/AED to person 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.

Minimum Qualifications
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.

Knowledge of:

• Basic operations, services, and activities of an aquatics facility.
• Water aerobics and be able 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.

Ability to:

• 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.

Education and Experience Guidelines - 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.

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

Additional Requirements:
Department of Justice (DOJ) background check.
A clear tuberculosis screening is required.
Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

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.
NOTE: 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.
Pre-Hire Requirements:

Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements that may include, but are not limited to: fingerprinting and Department of Justice (DOJ) background check, a clear tuberculosis screening, reference check, licensure/certification check, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.
How to Apply for this Position:

An applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. CRPD reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURES

Initial Selection Review: The Cordova Recreation & Park District reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applications will be screened against the criteria outlined in this job posting, the minimum qualifications, responses to the supplemental questions, and other needs of the position. The best qualified candidates will be invited to a series of panel interviews at a date that is to be determined.
Testing: Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, please contact the assigned recruiter upon opening of the recruitment. Cordova Recreation & Park District is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.
Withdrawing from Recruitment Process: Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
Questions: All questions regarding this position should be directed to the assigned recruiter.
NOTE: The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Cordova Recreation & Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Sick Leave: All part-time and seasonal employees will be issued forty (40) hours of sick leave upon their date of hire and reinstated every one year anniversary to be available for the following twelve months not to exceed a 40 hour cap. Sick leave may not be used until after 90 days of the original hire date.
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Do you have a current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED?
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What are the three most important factors when planning for a water fitness class?
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Why are you interested in this position?
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After reviewing the job description, are you able to perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation?

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