Water Fitness Instructor I

About the role

The Water Fitness Instructor 1 will provide safe aquatics wellness to patrons. This position requires knowledge, skills, and abilities in reading, writing, and speaking English, as well as safe aquatics practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach aquatics exercise programs.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for all participants.
• Respond to emergency situations and administer CPR/First Aid if necessary.
• Prepare and submit accident/incident reports.
• Participate in in-service training, orientations, and other staff meetings as requested.

Requirements

• Read, write, and speak English to express ideas and communicate effectively.
• Have knowledge of safe aquatics practices.
• Be able to use aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Teach aquatic exercise programs in deep and shallow water.
• Multi-task and follow instructions to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner.
• Interact with individuals using generally accepted business behaviors and standards.
• Use interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Some experience in Customer Service and Aquatics Cleanliness.
• A First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required.
• A Lifeguard Training certification is preferred, from American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates.
• Swim lesson instruction and water exercise instruction are strongly preferred.

Skills

• Use of aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Teaching aquatic exercise programs in deep and shallow water.
• Multi-tasking and following instructions to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner.
• Interacting with individuals using generally accepted business behaviors and standards.
• Using interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations.
• Responding appropriately to emergency situations.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$18.08 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, 10 hours per week.