Aquatics Instructor

ccf; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Green Health and Wellness Center is seeking an Aquatics Instructor to implement all aquatic programs by promoting a friendly, safe, and sanitary environment for natatorium patrons. You will teach learn-to-swim classes, assume lifeguarding duties and implement special programs, with group and private lessons possible.

As part of a well‑structured team, you will design a pool program schedule, offer staff trainings, and stay current with certifications.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• First aid and Red Cross Lifeguard training.
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification within six months.
• Experience in one aquatic specialty area (e.g., competitive or synchronized swimming).

Responsibilities

• Teach learn-to-swim classes and supervise lifeguard duties.
• Develop pool program schedules with the Center Manager.
• Create in-services and trainings for staff and patrons monthly.
• Lead teaching, lifeguarding and maintenance duties when others are on duty.
• Attend meetings and contribute to program development and safety plans.

Skills

Lifeguard duties

BLS certification

First aid

Water safety instructor

Competitive swimming

Synchronized swimming

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or related field

Tools

Red Cross Lifeguard training

WSI certification

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Aquatics Instructor

Location

Uniontown

Facility

Green Health and Wellness

Department

Lifestyles-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

D99596

Shift

Variable

Schedule

5:30am-10:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Cleveland Clinic Green Health and Wellness Center is a patient-friendly facility offering numerous medical and wellness services, including Primary Care, Emergency, Cardiology and Nutrition Departments. Backed by the full resources of Cleveland Clinic Akron General, our experienced teams provide the surrounding community with advanced, quality healthcare. Come be part of an organization transforming the caring field every day, here at Cleveland Clinic.

Green 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 lifeguardingdutiesand 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 isa great opportunityfor an individual who is interested in working ona strong teamandpossibly becominga lifeguard.

APRNcaregiver in this position works varying shifts between 5:30AM – 10:00PM.

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 ismaintainedduring 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 diverseexpertiseof aquatic staff.

• Design special staff and patron in-services, training,workshopsand clinics, with the aquatic manager, to be offered regularly (monthly) that would promote aquatics for fitness, leisure, health,safetyand wellness.

• Implement special programs withinareaof expertise, such as competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, boating safety, snorkeling/SCUBA diving, etc.

• Assume the lead role for all teaching,lifeguardingand maintenance duties when other lifeguards are on duty.

• Keep up with industry trends and networks with industry colleagues.

• Keep certifications current.

• Knowall Emergency Action Plans anddemonstratethose skills during in-services and drills.

• Assistwith administrative duties such as payroll, monthly statisticalreportsand MOD shifts.

• Attend and positively contribute to weekly meetings and all mandatory training and in-services.

• Work withthe aquaticsdepartment to continually assess aquatic programs and servicesin order topromoteLifeStylesas a world-class facility.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School graduate orthe 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 andmaintaincurrency thereafter

• Experience in at least one aquatic specialty area (i.e.competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, snorkeling/SCUBAdiving,small craft etc.)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s orBachelor's Degreein Exercise Physiology, AthleticTrainingor related field

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or willingness to obtain itwithinone year of hire

• Prior instructor experience

Physical Requirements:
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.

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