Aquatic Fitness Instructor at HFSC

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We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Required: CPR Certification including Automated External Defibrillation (AED).
• Required: Two years teaching experience as a water aerobics instructor.
• Required: Aquatic Exercise Association Instructor Certification or equivalent training.
• Preferred: Arthritis Exercise Instructor Certification.

JOB SUMMARY

The Aquatic Fitness Instructor is responsible for instructing a variety of aquatic exercise classes as well as choreographing routines and coordinating music. This position requires the ability to deliver safe and effective group exercise instruction to class participants with varying fitness levels. Plans and teaches correct fitness methods in a logical progression, demonstrating the ability to develop various workout routines to include the use of equipment, ongoing motivation, and feedback regarding proper execution of movements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand or walk 80-100% of each shift.
• Sit 0%-20% of each shift.
• Perform physical skills including lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, bouncing, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and pushing/pulling up to 90% of each shift.
• Able to run and swim short distances as related to emergency interventions on a rare occasion.
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Grasp with both hands-on frequent basis to handle equipment and assist participants.
• Fine hand manipulation with one hand is required on occasional basis to manipulate small objects.
• Maintain the ability to demonstrate exercises to class participants and properly execute the movements on land and in water.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Job requires continuous alertness to observe swimmers, conforming with established rules, standards of practice to ensure swimmer safety and prevent accidents, drownings.
• Job requires a working knowledge of medical terms and definitions.
• Job requires basic writing proficiency needed for written reports including accident/incident reports and the ability to express self clearly.
• Job requires problem solving skills needed for critical decision-making regarding appearance behavior of swimmers and determining the need for any type of lifesaving response.
• Job requires the application of previously acquired knowledge, independent problem identification and problem solving. Job requires flexibility of thought, abstract reasoning, and organizational skills in quick decision-making situations. Selective attention and concentration are necessary.
• Job requires ability to adjust and prioritize schedule to adapt to events as needed.
• Job requires a high level of communication skill including expression of abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation, active listening and an ability to dialogue with multiple parties.
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WORK DEMANDS

• Job requires working primarily indoors around water.
• Job requires working independently and interdependently with others listed in principle relationships.
• Schedule fluctuation is frequent and at times unpredictable.
• Environment may be noisy at times.
• There may be occasional exposure to water borne or blood borne pathogens/blood/body fluids.
• There may be a need to assist and/or respond to water, medical or behavioral emergency situations.
• It is the responsibility of the Aquatic Fitness Instructor to find coverage for his/her shift in the event of an absence.
• Staff who are unable to secure coverage will be expected to work their assigned shift.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to regulations, policies and standards of practice for safety, infection control, and accident and injury prevention.
• Educates participants on safe exercise techniques and provides feedback regarding proper execution of movements and equipment usage.
• Choreographs and instructs aquatic exercise classes using safe fitness techniques and appropriate equipment and music selections, taking into consideration class description, pool environment, and target population.
• Participates in equipment management, set up, use, care, storage, and maintenance.