Aquatics and Fitness Representative

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This is a Casual Position

• Must work at least 20 hours per year.

• Must attend at least four (4) hours of in person lifeguard skills in-services.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist clients with aquatic, fitness and activity based and locomotive exercise (ABLE) programs.
  • 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.
  • Manage and supervise program members during fitness time, provide assistance and coaching on proper exercise technique.
  • Respond to emergency situations so that Emergency Action Plan is effectively carried out.
  • Maintain a safe environment for all clients
  • May support ABLE assessments and exercise programs.
  • May provide lifeguarding if fitness program is aquatic.
• May Perform aquatics and fitness assessments and design exercise programs.
• Complete necessary documentation
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements and accreditation standards
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree Physical Therapy Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or other health related field required or
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant preferred or
• Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science preferred or
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology preferred or
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field preferred
• 0 to 2 years experience in teaching aquatic skills preferred
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days
• ACSM Certification - Inclusive Fitness Trainer or Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred
• Lifeguard Certification from American Red Cross within 2 weeks of hire required

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