Aquatic Specialist - Full Time

CEDAR CREST COLLEGE; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA is seeking an Aquatic Specialist to instruct aquatic fitness classes, swim technique lessons, and serve as a lifeguard while safeguarding athletes and guests. You will help with center operations, promotions, reception and registration, and contribute to a welcoming health and wellness environment.

A high school diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred, and lifeguard, First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Lifeguard certification, First Aid, CPR and AED required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct aquatic fitness classes and swim technique lessons.
• Serve as lifeguard to ensure safety of athletes and guests.
• Assist with promotions, reception, registration and center operations.
• Maintain pool water quality and supervise deck equipment.
• Support team to provide a safe, welcoming health and wellness environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Aquatics instruction

Team player

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Allentown, PA 18104
Position Type: Frequently Hiring
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Staff

Position Summary

The Aquatic Specialist instructs aquatic fitness classes, swim technique lessons and serves as a lifeguard while assuring the safety of center athletes and guests at all times. The Specialist also assists with ongoing center operations such as promotions, reception, registration, maintenance, and creating a safe, welcoming environment focused on health and wellness for a positive guest experience. The Specialist works collaboratively as part of a team that ensures safe and effective Center operations and programming. As a critical member of the team, the specialist will report to designated leadership appointed by the Executive Director within The Specialists scheduled shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assures the safety of the Center, athletes and guests at all times.
• Apply and follow protocols specific to Cedar Crest College and Falcon Aquatics programming at the Center.
• Instruct aquatic fitness classes and swim technique lessons in various formats and in accordance with established practices.
• Serve as a lifeguard to assure safety of athletes in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist with media and marketing promotions, reception, registration and creating an overall positive guest and athlete experience.
• Respond to inquiries regarding pool policies, procedures, programs, fees and other issues in an effective manner; initiate problem resolution process if necessary.
• Assist athletes throughout the Center as necessary and providing instruction.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with others to meet athlete and guest needs.
• Provide coverage within the center when a need arises to assure safety and continuity of programming.
• Assist with maintaining physical plant operations, including, but not limited to cleaning and pool water testing.
• Attend professional development to complete professional level aquatics based educational certification/licensing courses which include Lifeguard Instructor, Aquatic Exercise Association Fitness Certifications, and Aquatics Facility Operator.
• Organize and maintain deck fitness and swim school equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education and Training

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required; Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, aquatics or other applicable discipline preferred.
• Previous experience as a fitness instructor in aquatic exercise preferred.
• Certification as a lifeguard (Red Cross), First Aid, CPR and AED required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Sound knowledge of aquatic rules, policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.
• Able to effectively teach and instruct aquatic fitness in various formats.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to react and adapt to changing situations appropriately.
• Commitment and focus on providing safe aquatic experience, exceptional customer service.
• Commitment to confidentiality.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Visual and hearing ability to perform all required duties related to the position including visually scan pools and surrounding deck.
• Able to lift and move all fitness equipment, with or without assistance.
• Able to swim and lead water fitness classes.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate technology and office equipment.
• Able to carry out emergent, potentially life-saving processes and successfully carry out water rescues.
• Able to sit or stand continually to perform essential job functions.
• Able to professionally communicate and interact with a widely diverse population.
• Able and available to work afternoon, evening and weekend hours.