Water Aerobics Instructor - Seasonal

Description

(Seasonal, Exempt)

Starting Wage: $15.00 per hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable 

Must be 18 years or older

How to Apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.    

Assigned worksite may include the following locations: City Park Waterpark, CiCo Waterpark, or Northview Waterpark. Work will be performed outside, which could expose the staff to various outside atmospheric conditions including extreme heat. Noise and activity levels will be varied. 

Job Summary 

The Water Aerobics Instructor will lead Manhattan Parks and Recreation’s aquatic group fitness classes in a swimming pool and/or lazy river, developing, and delivering engaging water-based exercises to participants of varying fitness levels while ensuring safety, proper form, and a positive workout experience. 

Job Duties 

• Effectively plan and conduct daily workouts for a class of 20 participants. 
• Explain proper technique and demonstrate the exercise. 
• Prepare appropriate equipment for each class with the assistance of daily waterpark staff. 
• Provide excellent customer service and possess a service philosophy that reflects the mission of the Parks and Recreation Department.  
• Follow directions from the MPRD Supervisor and Site Manager. 
• Instruct daily aerobics classes. 
• Regularly communicate with the MPRD Supervisor to ensure all organizational goals are met. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Required Education and Experience 

• Background in group fitness instructor and/or water aerobics instructor. 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Certifications through the Aquatic Exercise Association, WATERinMOTION, National Personal Training Association, American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Certification, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Group Fitness Certification, or similar organizations. 

Other Information? 

• This is not a KPERS covered position. 
• Applicants must pass a background check. 
• Staff will be required to attend in-service training. 
• Waterparks are open from Memorial Day weekend until no later than Labor Day. As such, staff may be asked to work weekends and holidays. 
• To perform the essential functions of this position, staff will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle, feel, speak, hear, climb stairs, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds. 

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.  

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