Water Aerobics Instructor - Non-Certified

General Definition of Work

Performs semiskilled work providing water aerobics instruction. To be successful in this position, you will be able to perform such tasks as monitoring, educating patrons on water fitness and safety, and maintaining a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants. Work is performed under the general supervision of Assistant Aquatic Supervisor and the Aquatic Supervisor.

Shift: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. 9:00 am-10:00 am.

The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time
• Provides adequate warm-up, exercise, stretching, and cool down
• Instructs patrons on effective workout methods- identifying specific muscle groups, explaining and teaching proper techniques and methods to strengthen specific muscles, demonstrating exercises
• Prepares appropriate equipment, music (optional), and handouts for each class
• Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants
• Keeps management informed of pool activities, facility needs, and significant problems
• Ensures that safety standards, department, and facility policies are adhered to

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to positively interact and communicate with the general public, parents, camp staff, lifeguards and other aquatic staff
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and operate effectively in a team environment

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous aquatic water aerobics experience is preferred

Special Requirements

• First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer required upon hire

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force
• Work regularly requires walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, lifting and standing for extended periods of time
• Using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions
• Occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing
• Work has standard vision requirements
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, to receive detailed information through oral communications and to make fine distinctions in sound
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data
• Work will be at an indoor aquatic facility and may include exposure to all types of conditions including chlorine or other pool chemicals, heat, blood or other body fluids