WSI certification Instructor (as-needed)

HealthFitness•Racine, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness is hiring a WSI Instructor at our client site located in Racine, Wisconsin. In this position, you will instruct a WSI certification course onsite from approximately 8/24-8/27. Run WSI certification courses on-site to certify candidates who will be hired to work on-site as Swim Instructors.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross WSI Instructor Certification
Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights
Able to interact with people of all ages in a positive manner
Be dependable, alert, and adaptable
Demonstrates top notch instruction and possess excellent motivational skills
Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Communicates promptly regarding teaching availability, class assignments, and class planning preparations.
Plans and organizes personal class teaching outlines, methods and goals that support the general teaching outlines provided by the American Red Cross WSI program.
Organizes and directs activities of assigned participants to provide a high level of quality instruction for all students.
Supervising participants while they are practicing course skills and providing timely, positive, and corrective feedback as they learn.
Evaluating participants as they perform skills, focusing on critical performance steps as described in the American Red Cross skill charts.
Teaching course as designed -- following all course outlines, policies and procedures as noted in the instructor course documents.
Creating a non-threatening environment that is conducive to achieving the learning objectives.
Providing for the health and safety of participants by always ensuring: Manikins have been properly cleaned, Course equipment is clean and in good working order, Participants are aware of health precautions and guidelines concerning the transmission of infectious diseases, All participants have the physical ability to perform the skills and know they can consult you if they have concerns about their physical ability to do so, The classroom, aquatic facility, and all practice areas are free of hazards.
Works with supervisor on an on-going basis to upgrade, improve and refine individual teaching skills related to teaching effective American Red Cross courses.
Communicating with the management team about any issues relating to the facilities, staff, or patrons.