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Saturday Water Aerobics Instructor - Currents or Splash

Salary

$18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

Missoula, Montana

Job Type

Short Term Worker

Job Number

00539

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

P&R Aquatics

Opening Date

05/01/2025

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Overview

Are you passionate about fitness, wellness, and helping others achieve their health goals in a supportive and energetic environment?

Join the City of Missoula Parks & Recreation team as aWater Aerobics Instructor and make a difference through movement! This position offers a great opportunity to lead engaging, water-based fitness classes for all skill levels—held on Saturdays atCurrents or Splash Montana. You’ll help foster a positive, welcoming space where participants can improve their health while having fun in the water.

Ideal for those with a background in fitness, recreation, or sports, this role is perfect if you enjoy working with the public and can communicate instructions clearly and supportively. If you’re ready to share your energy, help others thrive, and be part of a community-centered team, we encourage you to apply today!

Applicant screening will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled. It is in your best interest to apply soon!

To Apply: A ll applicants must submit the City of Missoula application.

Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.

**$18.00/class non-certified and $22.00/class certified

Essential Functions

+ Plan, organize, evaluate, and lead classes/lessons within specified program.

+ Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations on sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment; instruct participants with varied fitness and skill levels; perform emergency first aid.

+ Inspect and set up sports and fitness equipment; observe all participants to ensure safety.

+ Demonstrate and/or explain how to perform various exercises, routines, and techniques to minimize injuries and improve fitness and performance.

+ Monitor participants techniques and progress to ensure proper form and adapt program as needed.

+ Provide options during class/lesson to help participants feel successful.

+ Maintain and organize various paperwork, schedules, and other required resources.

+ Promote positive sportsmanship and stewardship towards all recreation facilities (indoor and outdoor) for participants and spectators.

+ Other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in recreational sports and fitness activities.

+ Knowledge of rules and strategies of specified program with the ability to interpret and apply City adapted rules and regulations.

+ Skill in promoting positive and safe environments.

+ Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with diverse individuals.

+ Ability to effectively break instructions down to specific skills and techniques with patience and tact.

+ Ability to lead and work with both adults and youth of all ages.

+ Ability to effectively meet and communicate with the public and deescalate stressful situations.

+ Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

+ Ability to maintain and foster a culture of professionalism, adhere to departmental and City standards and specifications, and support a positive team environment.

+ Ability to accept criticism and resolve conflicts with facilitating outcomes while maintaining a calm demeanor.

+ Ability to learn departmental and City of Missoula practices and procedures.

Working Conditions:

+ Positions require the ability to lift 50 lbs. or less.

+ Work environment may involve occasional exposure to unavoidable seasonal weather conditions.

Qualifications and Additional Application Materials

+ Any combination of training and experience with leading sports or fitness programs.

+ Must be of legal age to perform the duties of the position.

+ Must have CPR/First Aid & AED certifications.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Missoula will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

+ Market-Competitive Salary

+ Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities

+ $0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage

+ $10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy

+ Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident

+ Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan (http://mpera.mt.gov/) with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program

+ Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

+ Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

+ The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Additional benefits package information is available here (https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/53956/Benefits-at-a-Glance?bidId=) .

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What is the number of years experience teaching water aerobics or other exercise classes?

02

Do you hold a current certification in Aquatic Exercise Association or another nationally recognized water aerobics certification?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you able to attend Water Aerobics classes and complete our in-house training to become comfortable teaching classes within about 2 weeks of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Missoula

Address

435 Ryman Street

Human Resources

Missoula, Montana, 59802

Phone

406-552-6130

Website

https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/

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