Aquatics Fitness Exercise (Group Exercise Instructor)

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**Application Deadline:** Continuous/Open Until Filled.

Help support Parks and Recreation in their mission to enhance the quality of life for all through the stewardship of public land and parks and to provide quality recreational experiences. The City of Charlottesville is seeking qualified candidates for Aquatics Fitness Exercise (Group Exercise Instructor) who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

**The starting hiring amount is $19.55 to $34.22 an hour for this position. This is a seasonal/temporary position with no benefits.**

This position leads group exercise classes and/or group-trainings on land or in the water to meet the fitness interests and demands of the community; monitors and educates patrons on fitness and safety, creating a positive wellness environment for customers and guests. Performs other duties as required. Primarily and most frequently, work is performed under direct supervision within one functional area and of a routine nature. Reports to a Parks and Recreation Operations Specialist.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

* Must be 21 years or older by employment start date.

* Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.

* Minimum of three (3) months of related experience instructing/supervising individuals in the specialized class.

* Requires possession of CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 3 months of hire date.

* All staff serving in this role must attend the Parks and Recreation Certification program for Group Exercise Instructors on an annual basis.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Two (2) or more years of experience teaching/instructing classes or supervising a group exercise/fitness program preferred.

* Possession of one or more certifications by ACSM, NSCA, ACE, AEA, NASM, AFAA, Hydra-Fit or other nationally-recognized organization preferred.

* OSHA and Blood Borne Pathogen Training preferred.

This position may be required to work weekends, nights and/or holidays.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing.

This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.

To view a more complete job posting and to apply visit our employment website listed. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

Contact Information: Miranda Tolley, Human Resources Department City of Charlottesville 434-###-#### [email protected]