JOB LOCATION
Aurora, Colorado 80016-5700City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:Integrity,Respect, Professionalism, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you tired of feeling like a fish out of water 🐠 in your current career? If you’re treading water in terms of boredom, maybe it’s time to dive into something new 🌊. The City of Aurora is continually seeking enthusiastic Aqua Fitness Instructors ready to make a serious splash.
We’re not just looking for someone who can swim; we need a natural leader. Think of the pool as your personal amphitheater 🎶. You are the maestro 🧑 leading a group of individuals while leading exercises, conducting a liquid orchestra of safe, dynamic movement.
This role is perfect if you are comfortable and confident standing up front. You’ll be responsible for specialized aquatic fitness instruction. Your main duty is overseeing the safety of patrons while instructing a constructive water-fitness class. Our classes vary, covering everything from general water fitness and arthritis programs to deep-water fitness and even Paddleboard fitness 🏄♀️. If you can maintain a safe work site and bring great energy, we want to talk to you 🙌.
This job announcement is to collect applications from candidates for current and future Aquatics Fitness Instructor positions. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's requirements.
Hiring Salary is $22.00/hour.
Must be 18 at the time of hire.
The hours for this role range from 2 to 10 hours.
This position is classified as a VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), meaning the selected candidate will work fewer than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.
Position overview -
The Aquatics Fitness Instructor performs variety of routine tasks related to specialized aquatic fitness instruction.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
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The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
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