Aqua Fitness Instructor - Seasonal

Aqua Fitness Instructor - Seasonal

Salary

$15.61 Hourly

Location

City Hall, 18 North Jackson Street, Janesville, WI

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026.51.912.20.01

Department

Neighborhood & Community Services

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

01/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Benefits Earning Potential

$0.00

• Description
• Benefits

Objective & Relationships

CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life's opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one's potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of "Wisconsin's Park Place".

OBJECTIVE:

Under general supervision and guidance of the Head Lifeguard/Aquatics Supervisor and guidance from the Recreation Programmer, the Aqua Fitness Instructor leads instruction of Aqua Zumba classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Rockport Pool during the summer season. Other evening opportunities may arise at Palmer Pool.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Head Lifeguard/Aquatics Supervisor; Recreation Programmer

Works with seasonal employees on a regular basis and communicates with other division employees, professional staff, customers, and the general public.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Creates and plans class instruction plans and provides related equipment including corresponding music.
• Provides instruction through demonstrating proper and safe technique and form for aqua fitness exercises and movement.
• Maintains a presence with proper apparel and equipment.
• Scans and surveys the pool for potential issues or safety concerns. Makes class modifications or individual participant modifications as needed.
• Provides necessary first aid and/or CPR and reacts appropriate in emergency situations.
• Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Keeps proper records of attendance for each class.
• Informs Supervisors of issues that arise.
• Provides polite customer service to all class participants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of the position.

Education, Certifications and Experience:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Previous experience in teaching aerobic and/or aqua fitness classes preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are preferred, but not required to perform the essential duties of the position. The absence of these qualifications on a candidate's application does not preclude them from consideration.

• Zumba certification desired.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the Human Resources Office may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.

COMPETENCIES

For successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of water aerobics and Zumba activities.

Skills:

• Teaching aqua fitness fundamentals and Aqua Zumba exercises.
• Motivating and engaging class participants of various fitness levels
• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize duties and accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing, paired with a strong customer service background, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration skills to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Abilities:

• Ability to follow City/Department/Division policies, work independently, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in verbal and written form and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work evenings.
• Always maintain a positive behavior and professional demeanor, address resident and customer concerns in a helpful, courteous manner.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence and routine reports in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner, utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and tone.

Behaviors:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, class participants, and the general public.
• Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.
• Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.
• Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals, and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner.
• Work with the public in a fair and consistent manner, maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties
• Reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines and responding to inquiries.
• Work with others in a positive and supportive manner to solve problems, generate ideas, and accomplish division and City goals.

Supplemental Information

EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND MACHINES:

Equipment used includes various teaching tools, such as water noodles, water weights, kickboards, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL FACTORS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in program activities.
• Work will take place in an outdoor environment and varying types of weather, including possibility of high heat and humidity.
• Working conditions involve occasional exposure to dirt, dust, and moisture.
• Perform basic instruction to program activities, which may include, but not limited to: Semi-reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, turning, and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Must be able to sit or stand and move for long periods of time.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned area of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, or is responsive to the needs of the City of Janesville.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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

No benefits available for seasonal positions.

Employer City of Janesville Wisconsin

Address 18 North Jackson Street

P O Box 5005

Janesville, Wisconsin, 53547-5005

Phone 608.755.3080

Website http://www.janesvillewi.gov