Water Fitness Instructor I

The Salvation Army Southern California • Salem, OR

12h

About The Position

The Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing safe aquatics wellness to patrons by teaching aquatic exercise programs in deep and shallow water. The instructor creates an inclusive and satisfying class atmosphere, responds to emergencies and administers CPR or First Aid when necessary, prepares accident and incident reports, and participates in requested in-service training, orientations, and staff meetings. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

The role requires customer service and aquatics-cleanliness experience, current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and the ability to use aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies. Lifeguard Training certification is preferred; swim lesson and water exercise instruction are strongly preferred. The employee is responsible for maintaining current certifications.

This part-time position is for 10 hours per week at an hourly wage of $18.08. The schedule may include weekends and evenings. Work may involve frequent in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds, exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions, noisy areas, and extended periods in a chlorinated environment. The position has medium physical demands, including lifting or exerting force and providing emergency care. A criminal history information check is required.

Requirements

• Some experience in customer service and aquatics cleanliness.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required and must be kept current.
• Knowledge of safe aquatics practices.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively.
• Ability to teach aquatic exercise programs in deep and shallow water.
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions safely and effectively.
• Ability to interact with individuals using generally accepted business behaviors and standards, and to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and be physically able to provide emergency care.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, working in a chlorinated environment for extended periods, and working in noisy areas.
• Must pass a criminal history information check.

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguard Training certification; certification accepted from American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates.
• Swim lesson instruction experience.
• Water exercise instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach aquatic exercise programs in deep and shallow water.
• Promote and encourage inclusion and participant satisfaction in program and class settings.
• Respond to emergency situations and administer CPR or First Aid when necessary.
• Prepare and submit accident and incident reports.
• Participate in in-service training, orientations, and other staff meetings as requested.
• Use aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies.

What This Job Offers

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