Aquatic Group Exercise Instructor
The Salvation Army
- Coeur d'Alene, ID
- $22.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Instruct with sound principles in the area of group exercise.
- Ability to teach beginners through advanced learners in the area of group exercise.
- Ability to speak and communicate before both small and large groups of people with poise and enthusiasm.
- Provide individual guidelines for development in the area of group exercise.
- Critique and give feedback to participants regarding their work and performance level.
- Create, teach, demonstrate and implement planned practices suitable for children and adults of all ages and abilities.
- Knowledge of safety precautions needed and ability to ensure compliance/ adherence by all class members.
- Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful problems with facilities to proper supervisor.
- Generate legible and accurate accident and incident reports as required and immediately rectify or notify appropriate personnel of all accidents or potentially unsafe conditions.
- Follow and adhere to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures
- Provide a safe, fun and enjoyable learning environment for all participants.
- Maintain an open communication with direct supervisor in regard to scheduling and coaching.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with children, patrons, customers, staff and upper management.
- Be on time and prepared to teach your class.
- Help facilitate equality and fairness among all participants.
- Adhere to all Protecting the Mission Policies and Procedures as established by The Salvation Army.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- At least 1 year of prior experience teaching or working in the area of instruction specified; preferred.
- Must have prior to start of employment unless otherwise noted and must maintain current certification in the following.
- Aquatic Exercise Association certification within 1 year of employment.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first 90 days of employment.
- Where applicable, must have up to date personal insurance prior to employment.
- High School diploma or GED equivalency.
- Must have strong organizational skills and abilities.
- Must have a working knowledge and ability to operate a computer.
- Must be able to function effectively with minimal or no supervision.
- Must be able to demonstrate various skills in the area of instruction specified.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
- Must have ability to work and relate well with people.
- Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by the Health Department as well as The Salvation Army.
- Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the Aquatic Fitness programs.
- Have a Philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent with that of the Center and The Salvation Army.
- Have the ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling and education including but not limited to:
- Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
- Sensitivity to children’s individual needs.
- Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
- Ability to handle security and crisis situations, calmly.
- Ability to seek supervision and use it consistently.
- Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving.
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
- Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
1 years: 1yr teaching or working in area of instruction preferred