Job Description

GS: 04N Salary: $16.02 - $19.35 (Hourly)

FLSA Status: This is an Non-exempt position

Work Schedule:Hours and schedules will vary upon assignments. This is a part-time role working up to 20 hours per week.

Department: Parks & Outdoors

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

Enjoy leading water fitness classes? Wanting to connect with the community through an aquatics program? The Water Fitness Instructor (part-time) is the opportunity for you!

Incumbents in this classification provide water exercise instruction, monitors and educates participants on fitness and safety. Maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class. Works under direct supervision.

SERIES LEVEL: This is a stand alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

Teach scheduled classes, provide adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching and cool down.

Instruct participants on effective workout methods, explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.

Prepare appropriate equipment, music and handouts for each class.

Assist, answer questions and provide a positive exercise experience for participants.

Inform management of pool activities, facility needs and significant issues.

Ensure safety standards are met.

Other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

N/A.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous fitness class instruction preferred with ability to achieve fitness certification within 6 months of employment.

All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

CPR Certification required
Lifeguard certification preferred
Certified Instructor - ACE, ACE, AFAA, water specialty/certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check, drug test, and lift test.

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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