Aquatic Instructor

Genesis Health Clubs; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Health Clubs in West Des Moines, IA, seeks a dedicated Swim Instructor to conduct safe, engaging aquatic classes and educate members on the benefits of regular exercise. You will teach according to the instructor manual, promote classes and events, coordinate substitutes, attend meetings, and maintain daily reports and checklists.

Requirements include CPR certification, weekend/evening/holiday availability, strong customer service, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds and

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to work well with others and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Teach and conduct safe aquatic classes according to the swim instructor manual.
• Promote classes and events to members and the community.
• Coordinate replacement subs with supervisor approval and attend staff meetings.
• Complete daily reports, checklists, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CPR certification

Job description

This position is responsible for conducting safe and effective aquatic classes, as well as inform and motivate new and current members on the benefits of regular exercise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute and comply with procedures as outlined in the swim instructor manual
• Teach safe and effective classes, according to guidelines and description.
• Support, assist, motivate, and retain all members
• Promote all classes and events internally and externally
• Attends all staff and club meetings and events
• Coordinate replacement sub if unable to teach assigned class, per supervisors’ approval
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with members and staff
• Ensures that all required documentation (daily reports, checklists, etc.) are completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations

Expectations

• Present a professional demeanor at all times when representing the Genesis Health Clubs
• Participate in regular exercise programs
• Provide input in developing strategies to support club goals and objectives
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from members

Job Requirements

• Available to work weekends and evenings and holidays
• Must hold current CPR certification
• Ability to work well with others
• Customer service abilities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to communicate with guests and other associates, including reading, writing, and speaking