Aquatic Fitness/Swim Instructor (Contractual)
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) · Baltimore, MD · 4 mo ago
Education$25.39/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Develop safe and effective aquatic exercise classes for groups in various fitness levels.
- Responsible for instructing all swim lesson and/or aquatic fitness participants.
- Plan routines, select music, and choose appropriate movements for various muscles.
- Offer useful, tactful, and safe advice to individuals regarding their class participation and/or use of equipment.
- Provide safe and effective instruction of equipment used during class.
- Conduct consultations as needed and assess the training need-basis of each participant.
- Conduct equipment orientations and maintain fitness equipment as needed.
- Seek client feedback continuously.
- Maintain the safety of the participant in aquatic classes.
- Maintain and record participant information and data.
- Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Other: A minimum of 50 instructional hours/qualified teaching time required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must pass background check.
Qualifications
- Ability to apply basic analytical skills;
- To operate manual and automated office equipment, personal computers, and spreadsheet software to input data;
- To communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- To prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation.
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate skills in swim lessons instruction.
- Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, flotation devices, etc...
- Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm.
- CPR and AED certified or willingness to obtain.
Benefits
This position is a non-benefited, Contingent Category I Contractual position; Mostly weekday with evening and weekend work required.
Pay
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and certification
Schedule
Variable