Water Exercise Instructor (KCC)

City of Kinston • Kinston, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for planning and leading/teaching participants in water exercise programs. The incumbent will plan water exercise programs at the Kinston Community Center as well as teach/lead participants in all water programs. This position carries out job duties in a safe manner in accordance with all City, department and regulatory policies; follows safety procedures. Identifies unsafe situations and work hazards, corrects them if possible, and reports them to supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to plan, organize classes, programs, events for specific age groups/populations
• Ability to teach a group of individuals in a variety of teaching styles, such as visually as well as verbally and to individualize teaching to the needs of each student
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work with a particular age or population
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and materials associated with advanced teaching in a particular program for people of a particular age or ability level
• Knowledge of current techniques, equipment and materials associated with the subject matter to be taught
• Knowledge of the appropriate rules, techniques and equipment for the subject matter at hand, including ability to problem solve for situations associated with class or activity
• Current CPR/First Aid required

Nice To Haves

• Water Exercise Instructor certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements and directs advanced program(s) or class(‘s) for participants
• Instructs participants for entire duration of class, including set-up and clean-up of area of instruction.
• Records class attendance at the beginning of each class session.
• Records any incident or accident on the appropriate form(s), submitted in a timely fashion.
• Maintains enthusiasm and tact in all contact with the public, program participants, participants' parents and other staff.
• Provides information and feedback to participants when appropriate.
• Sets up and cleans up materials and equipment for each class, overseeing any clean up done by class participants
• Distributes and collects program evaluations at the end of class sessions
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed