PT Safety Instructor

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 2 courses per semester
• Punctually meet all scheduled class times, fully prepared to teach
• Effectively manage all incidents involving class participants
• Adhere to and enforce all the policies and procedures
• Be prepared and knowledgeable to answer participants’ questions or knowing where to find the answers
• Attend office, staff and department meetings as scheduled
• Attend all staff and evaluation meetings as requested
• Perform other job related tasks as assigned
• Provide for the health and safety of participants by always ensuring that:
• All equipment is clean and in good working order
• Follow through with equipment disinfection and storage within 24 hours after class ends
• All participants have the physical ability to perform the skills and know to consult you for concerns about their physical ability to do so
• Foreseeing hazards and taking steps to control them before participants arrive or practice skills
• Create a nonthreatening environment conducive to achieving the learning objectives

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Certified
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certified
• Ability to complete all paperwork, lesson plans etc. necessary for successful course completion
• Ability to appropriately manage class participants and parents/guardians
• Knowledge to respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations
• Preferred Requirements:
• Previous teaching experience
• Experience overseeing part-time staff within aquatics

Competencies

• Basic computer competency
• Use of SubitUp
• Use of Red Cross Learning Center
• Ability to handle customer service issues
• Ability to work with all age groups
• Ability to perform all American Red Cross skills as trained

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work Environment: Recreation Center environment/ Pool environment/ Classroom environment
• Moderate to loud noise
• Several hours on feet/walking around
• Sitting at desk or table for at least 50% of the work day
• Standing or walking for at least 50% of the work day
• Frequent bending, stooping
• Eye-hand coordination
• Hearing and talking
• Assisting in event setups requiring lifting exceeding 30lbs