Aquatics: American Red Cross Instructor

Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Director, the American Red Cross Instructor will lead all Health & Safety courses. Creates a fun, safe, and inviting learning environment to ensure a positive member experience in accordance with the JCC aquatic policy and American Red Cross guidelines. Builds strong relationships with participants and continually recommends classes based on interest.

$30 – $35/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Arrives to all shifts 15 minutes prior to start of shift, in uniform, and prepared
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Reserves classroom, pool space, etc. as need to conduct all portions of the course.
• Instructs classes in accordance with JCC policies, including covering all class components and using proper teaching technique in accordance to the ARC guidelines.
• Responsible for attending all scheduled classes; when an absence is unavoidable, secures a substitute and provides lesson plans for that substitute.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the JCC such as class attendance and performance skills.
• Maintains a constant watch on all class participants and ensures the highest level of safety during the class.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff.
• Ensures the health and safety of all members and participants by knowing, understanding, and consistently enforcing safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations for the pool and aquatic area.
• Teaches with enthusiasm and creativity
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with JCC policies and procedures.
• Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains all required certifications for position while employed.
• Submits all course completion records in a timely manner and in accordance with ARC guidelines.
• Exercise good judgment and communicate concerns to your supervisor.
• Keep pool area and equipment clean, neat, and organized.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Aquatics Director.
• Promote Aquatic Programs.
• Attends and participates in all in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as instructed by the Aquatics Director

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• ARC (or equivalent) CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• ARC (or equivalent) Lifeguard
• ARC (or equivalent) LGI
• ARC (or equivalent) Babysitter’s Training Instructor, or ability to obtain within 30-days of employment
• ARC (or equivalent) Remote & Wilderness First Aid Instructor, or ability to obtain within 30-days of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, and/or balance.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENTS:

• Frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Frequently exposed to moderate to high noise levels.
• Frequently exposed to warm environments.
  Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne, or bloodborne pathogens.

AFTER HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Aquatics New Hire Orientation before first shift.