Instructor- Aquatic Specialty

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Findlay Community Center in Cincinnati is seeking an Aquatics Instructor to lead safe, engaging swim lessons for all ages, helping them gain water confidence and achieve goals in a supportive environment.

This PRN role requires 1-2 years experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and credentials (ACE Certified Fitness Instructor, BLS). You’ll promote health and water safety while building positive relationships with participants; working conditions include 1811 Vine Street.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• 1 - 2 years of experience (Required).
• ACE - Certified Fitness Instructor credential.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead aquatic group fitness classes that are safe and engaging for all levels.
• Educate, monitor, and encourage class participants.
• Communicate with supervisors regularly and attend continuing education.
• Modify movements and cue participants to meet different fitness levels.
• Maintain class equipment use, enthusiasm, and timely participation in required meetings.

Skills

Water safety

Motivating others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ACE - Certified Fitness Instructor

BLS

Job description

As an Aquatics Instructor at the Findlay Community Center, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping individuals of all ages build confidence, develop water safety skills, and achieve their swimming goals. In this rewarding role, you'll lead engaging swim lessons in a supportive and inclusive environment while creating positive experiences for children, adults, and families throughout the community. You'll play an important part in promoting health, wellness, and water safety while building meaningful relationships with participants and encouraging their growth and success. If you are passionate about aquatics, enjoy teaching and motivating others, and want to help create a fun and welcoming environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference at the Findlay Community Center.

Location: 1811 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Schedule: PRN opportunities available

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Degree or GED (Required)

1 - 2 years (Required)

ACE - Certified Fitness Instructor

BLS

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for providing safe effective, motivating aquatic group fitness classes for participants of all levels. This position is also responsible for the following duties: provide leadership while educating, monitoring and encouraging class participants; communicate with supervisory staff on a regular, on-going basis; attend continuing education workshops and seminars to stay current with the health/fitness industry. This job classification will be used effective 6/1/17 for individuals who have a separate specialty work assignments in aquatic and land fitness categories.

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrates the correct components of a class and used exercises and movement patterns which are safe and effective. Uses variety of choreographed moves suitable for the type of class they are teaching.

Teaches modifications to meet the variety of fitness levels in the class.

Consistently demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation toward the class and the work, and uses equipment and music appropriately for designated class.

Uses teaching strategies to modify incorrect movements by providing appropriate feedback to participants. Cueing uses correct effective, visual and or verbal commands and teaches modifications to meet the variety of fitness levels in the class.

Meets and completes all annual requirements on time for position including CPR, AME, flu shot and attending 2 of 4 all-instructor meetings. Uses proper protocol when finding substitutions for classes and communicates effectively with group fitness staff.

Timeliness, Enthusiasm, Motivation, Music and Equipment use: for equipment and music -uses appropriate equipment for designated class. Provides enthuiasm, motivation to participants and respects when the class begins and ends.

Working Conditions:

• Bending -
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Reading - Occasionally
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community