Aquatic Exercise Instructor

Aquatic Exercise Instructor

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Part-Time

Job Number

PT08/2026

Department

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

The City of Greenvilles Recreation and Parks department is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and dependable Water Aerobics Instructor to lead safe, engaging, and effective aquatic fitness classes at the Greenville Aquatic and Fitness Center. The ideal candidate will create a welcoming and supportive environment while providing clear instruction, motivating participants, and promoting overall health and wellness. The instructor will work with participants of varying ages and fitness levels, adapting exercises as needed to help participants achieve their fitness and wellness goals.

Minimum Age: 18 years old, at the time of application

Schedule: Must be available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM

Requirements:

• Prior experience teaching aquatic fitness classes is preferred.
• Water Fitness Association certification and/or Group Fitness certification preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred; applicants who are not currently certified must be able to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
• Experience working with older adults or senior populations is strongly preferred.

This is continuous posting and may close at time.

Examples of Duties

• plan and lead water aerobics and aquatic fitness classes;
• demonstrate exercises and provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions;
• modify exercises to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities;
• maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive class environment;
• monitor participants and follow all facility safety and emergency procedures;
• provide encouragement and motivation throughout each class;
• maintain a professional and friendly relationship with participants;
• keep class equipment organized and report any safety or maintenance concerns;
• arrive prepared and on time for scheduled classes; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

01

Are you at least 18 years old? (must be at the time of application)

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires availability from Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 11:30 am. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your experience teaching aquatic fitness classes?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04

Are you currently certified in any of the following? (required within 60 days of hire)

• First Aid
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• CPR
• None of the above

05

Are you currently certified in any of the following? (preferred, not required)

• Water Fitness Association cerification
• Group Fitness certification
• None of the above

06

Briefly describe your experience working with older adults or senior populations. If no experience, type NA.

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov