Recreation Specialist - Water Aerobics Instuctor in St. George, Utah at St. George, City of (UT)

Job Title: Recreation Specialist - Water Aerobics Instuctor
Salary Range: $22.11 Hourly
Location: Sand Hollow Aquatic Center - St. George, UT
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202600039
Department: PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Job Description: Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Recreation Manager - Aquatics, provides water aerobics instruction, monitors and educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class.

Essential Functions/Typical Working/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1. Teaches scheduled classes beginning and ending on time and provides adequate warm-up, exercise, stretching, and cool down.
2. Instructs patrons on effective workout methods, including explaining proper techniques, demonstrating exercises, identifying different muscle groups, and teaching appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
3. Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
4. Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
5. Keeps management informed of pool activities, facility needs, and significant problems.
6. Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
7. Performs other related duties as required.
8. Attends facility training meetings as required by Supervisor.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Frequently required to walk, stand, sit and to talk or hear. Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; to reach with hands and arms; and to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete the scheduled workout. Must also be able to project voice over the noise of the pool so that class participants are able to hear the instructions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and pool mechanical systems. Occasionally exposed to wet and dry conditions, fumes, toxic, or caustic chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and loud when in the facility. Qualifications

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Certified Instructor (AEA, ACE, AFAA) preferred.
• Must be Workplace CPR/AED, First Aid certified within 60 days of hire which must be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles.
• Water aerobics teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.

Skills in:

• Choreography and music.

Ability to:

• Be professional
• Motivate class participants.
• Cooperate and work well with other staff members.

Benefits for part-time employees:

Recreation Benefit

Free access to all 4 city golf courses (Dixie Red Hills, Southgate, St. George Golf Club, and Sunbrook), swimming pools (City Pool and Sand Hollow Aquatic Center) and recreation center is available to all part-time employees.

Note: Golf course privileges are based on availability. Employees can book a tee-time within 24 hours or the same day, but may be turned away if there are no available tee-times. If you happen to be golfing with at least 2 paying customers; tee times can be set with more advance notice, but are still based on availability. Red Hills Golf Course will not be available to schedule tee times in advance --- walk on play based on availability only.