Minimum Qualifications:Must be at least 16 years of age and have at least one (1) year of experience as a fitness instructor, or two (2) years of participation in a fitness class; and be able to perform Water Exercise Instructor duties. Special Qualifications. Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class. First Aid Certification issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency. CPR Certification issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency. Automated External Defibrillator Certification issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency. Possession of at least one (1) of the following is preferred: Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification (AFPC) issued by the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA). Aquatic Arthritis Instructor issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency. Certified Group Exercise Instructor issued by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI) issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency based on...Fitness Instructor, Fitness, Instructor, Certification