Job Description

Category: Variable Hour Part-time

Shift: Varies Including Nights and Weekends FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $18.00-20.50 Hourly

Created or Revised Date: 6/1/2026

Under general supervision of Fitness and Wellness Supervisor, the Aqua Fitness Instructor is responsible for instructing various levels and types of group aquatic fitness classes and providing information relevant to proper use of equipment, class structure and member wellness. The Aqua Fitness Instructor also works to inspect, clean, and maintain safe facilities and equipment in applicable areas of the Carbon Valley Recreation Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• The following duties are intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The District may change these duties at any time.
• Instruct and lead group aquatic fitness classes under the direction and guidance of the Fitness and Wellness Supervisor.
• Maintains interest and participation in Recreation District fitness and wellness programs by conducting classes that are fun, energized and innovative.
• Maintains contact with Recreation District participants in the pool and other applicable areas by having a friendly, reassuring presence that builds trust and safety with our participants.
• Encourages member recruitment and participation by educating our prospective and current members about classes, proper equipment usage, upcoming events, etc.
• Must be willing to continue education in the aquatics fitness areas by attending applicable trainings, workshops and seminars.
• Works closely with the Fitness and Wellness Supervisor to introduce new and exciting class options to our participants.
• Is respectful of customer diversity and abilities.
• Ensures all possible safety measures are observed.
• Uses practical and current knowledge and skills to guide and teach participants in aquatic fitness settings.
• Communicates and enforces facility and class policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports.
• Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems. Must be able to maintain a calm composure when working with angry or upset customers
• Reports any issues or concerns to the Aquatics Specialist and/or Aquatics Coordinator.
• Attends applicable Recreation District events outside of normal operating hours.
• Complies with District policies and procedures.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written form.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Must be CPR/ AED and First Aid Certified, have and maintain a group aqua/water fitness/exercise certification through AFPA-I, AAAI/ISMA or similar certification through a nationally accredited organization.
• The ability to teach classes and activities related to aquatic fitness.
• Must continue applicable education to maintain certifications. Certifications must be renewed prior to certification expiration dates.
• The ability to work various hours including days, nights, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have an Aqua Fitness instructor certification through one or more of the following: A-PAI, AEA, ASFA, AFPA, IdeaFit or any nationally accredited Aqua Fitness organization.
• Aquatic Personal Training Certification

Core Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Districtwide competencies: Problem solving, customer service, oral communication, managing people, initiative, professionalism, punctuality, safety, team work, planning/organizing, and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, JOB LOCATION AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZED:

• The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud
• May require indoor and outdoor activities and exposure to the elements
• Occasional travel by automobile is required to attend professional meetings and workshops or to reach a recreation activity site located away from the Recreation Center.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires a high level of physical ability including standing for long periods, bending, reaching, lifting, jumping, walking, stretching, etc. Works with various fitness equipment such as water weights, noodles, aqua belts, kickboards, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the District.

Function and Intent:

The job functions and duties on the job description are not all-inclusive and additional functions and requirements may be assigned as necessary. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The company maintains its at-will employer status.

Note: Applicants must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: Interview, reference checks, background checks that may include, local police check and, driving check through DMV.