Lifeguard Aquatics Instructor

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Key Position Details:

• This position would take place in our warm water therapy pool.
• FTE 0.3 (24 hours per two-week period).
• Lifeguarding.
• Community swimming lessons.
• Some evening and Saturday morning hours.
• FTE 0.3 (24 hours per two-week period).

Job Description:

Instruct aquatic exercise and therapy programs. Monitor client progress and make program changes to facilitate clients' maximum independence and achieve fitness goals.

Principle Responsibilities

• Conduct group and 1:1 aquatic exercise and therapy programs.
  • Conduct programs in compliance with governing disciplines.
  • Conduct 1:1 instruction and hands-on assistance to clients.
  • Monitor clients' progress and make program changes to facilitate clients' maximum independence and achieve fitness goals.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Complete documentation, maintain class rosters and client records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 0 to 2 years in teaching aquatics skills

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required from American Heart Association or Allina Health within 60 Days
• Lifeguard Certification from American Red Cross required within 2 weeks of hire

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently