Aquatics Water Fitness Instructor (Seasonal)

City of Lincoln NE

Lincoln, NE

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$16–$22 Per Hour
SKILLS
After School Programs, Communication Skills, Fitness, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, On Call, Parks & Recreation, Recreation, Special Needs, Sports, Swimming, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Lincoln, NE
POSTED
30+ days ago

Aquatics Water Fitness Instructor (Seasonal) Salary $16.00 - $22.00 Hourly Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Seasonal Job Number 202600057S Department Parks and Recreation Department Division Recreation Opening Date 01/26/2026 Closing Date Continuous

Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Do you love fitness and the water? Energized by motivating others and creating a positive workout environment? Parks and Recreation is looking for seasonal Aquatics Water Fitness Instructors to lead engaging, safe, and effective aquatic fitness classes at Lincoln Public Pools this season! If you're ready to motivate and help our community stay active in the water, apply today!

Season starts May 25 and ends August 9. Applicants may indicate the swimming pool of their choice:

• Ballard 3901 N. 66th Street • Belmont 12th & Manatt Streets • Eden 4400 Antelope Creek Road • Irvingdale 1900 Van Dorn Street • Woods 33rd & J Streets

What Youll Be Doing Planning and instructing effective, safe, and engaging water fitness classes Communicating clearly and positively with participants Working as part of a team with pool staff and aquatics leadership

What Were Looking For Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to safely lead group fitness classes in an aquatic setting Team-oriented, reliable, and enthusiastic Passion for fitness and helping others reach their goals

Compensation and Pay Starting at $16.00 per hour. Pay is issued by direct deposit only. Candidates must have a valid bank account registered in their name in order to receive wages. *This is an unclassified (seasonal) position and not eligible for benefits.

Schedule Classes will be scheduled either in the morning or in the evening (6:15-7:15 p.m.). Schedule will vary by pool location. Approximately 1-5 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age or older

Click HERE to learn more about Lincoln Public Pools!

The Parks and Recreation department is FUNdamental to Lincoln. Our team manages 168 parks, 185.9 miles of trails, 97 playgrounds, over 83,000 street trees, nine public pools, six recreation centers, five golf (and disc golf) courses, five dog runs, a nature center, and beautiful public gardens. Our programs include recreation summer day camps, before and after school programs, clubs and classes for individuals with special needs, adult and youth team sports, nature-based classes and events, swimming lessons, wellness and fitness classes for all ages, and a variety of free events and classes for all ages. Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.

Application Completion Acknowledgement To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

  1. This application is hand scored.
  2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
  3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
  4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
  5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
  6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
  7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

02 I understand that this is an unclassified position and not eligible for benefits. Yes No

03 Are you at least 18 years old? Yes No

04 Indicate the swimming pool you want to be considered for? (Check all that apply) • Ballard - 3901 N.66th Street • Belmont - 12th & Manatt Streets • Eden - 4400 Antelope Creek Road • Irvingdale - 1900 Van Dorn Street • Woods - 33rd & J Streets

05 Do you have experience teaching water fitness classes? Yes No

06 Do you have experience with personal training or group exercise classes? Yes No

Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm

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City of Lincoln NE