Aquatics Instructor

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That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Aquatics Instructor Location Stow Facility Stow Health and Wellness Department Lifestyles-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code D99596 Shift Day/Evening/Night/Weekend Schedule 6:00am-10:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency   care   and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically   based fitness program and facility . Stow Health and Wellness Center is looking to add an Aquatics Instructor to its team of caregivers.   The Aquatics Instructor is primarily responsible for implementing all aquatic programs by promoting a friendly, safe, and sanitary environment for the natatorium patrons. You will teach learn-to-swim classes, assume lifeguarding   duties   and implement special programs .   Group lessons may take up to five hours per week, while private lessons may take up to twenty hours per week.   This is   a great opportunity   for an individual who is interested in working on   a strong team   and   possibly becoming   a lifeguard. A   PRN   caregiver in this position works varying shifts between 6:00AM – 10:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Develop a personal working schedule, with the Manager of Center Activities/Programs, to ensure that continuous aquatic staff coverage is   maintained   during all open pool times.
• Design a pool program schedule with the Manager that offers a wide variety of programs reflecting patrons' needs and wishes and the diverse   expertise   of aquatic staff.
• Design special staff and patron in-services, training,   workshops   and clinics, with the aquatic manager, to be offered regularly (monthly) that would promote aquatics for fitness, leisure, health,   safety   and wellness.
• Implement special programs within   area   of expertise, such as competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, boating safety, snorkeling/SCUBA diving, etc.
• Assume the lead role for all teaching,   lifeguarding   and maintenance duties when other lifeguards are on duty.
• Keep up with industry trends and networks with industry colleagues.
• Keep certifications current .
• Know   all Emergency Action Plans and   demonstrate   those skills during in-services and drills.
• Assist   with administrative duties such as payroll, monthly statistical   reports   and MOD shifts.
• Attend and positively contribute to weekly meetings and all mandatory training and in-services.
• Work with   the aquatics   department to continually assess aquatic programs and services   in order to   promote   LifeStyles   as a world-class facility. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
• High School graduate or   the equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer
• First aid and Red Cross Lifeguard training
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification within six months of employment and   maintain   currency thereafter
• Experience in at least one aquatic specialty area ( i.e.   competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, snorkeling/SCUBA   diving,   small craft etc.) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
• Associate’s or   Bachelor's Degree   in Exercise Physiology, Athletic   T raining   or related field
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or willingness to obtain it   within   one year of hire
• Prior instructor experience Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the

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