Aquatics And Fitness Representative

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 07, 2024

Department:

31602005 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Pool & Fitness Golden Valley

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Provide fitness and aquatic programs for clients in a safe and supervised environment for the promotion of wellness to maximize functional independence.

Key Position Details:

• Casual position with shifts available throughout the week, including Saturdays and Sundays and weekday evenings.

• 1:1 Fitness & Aquatics Programming

• Group Exercise Class Instruction

• Adaptive 1:1 Swimming Lessons

• Community Swimming Lesson Programming

• Lifeguarding

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist clients with aquatic, fitness and activity based and locomotive exercise (ABLE) programs.

• Conduct 1:1 instruction and hands-on assistance to clients.

• Monitor clients' progress and make program changes to facilitate clients' maximum independence and achieve fitness goals.

• Manage and supervise program members during fitness time, provide assistance and coaching on proper exercise technique.

• Respond to emergency situations so that Emergency Action Plan is effectively carried out.

• Maintain a safe environment for all clients

• May support ABLE assessments and exercise programs.

• May provide lifeguarding if fitness program is aquatic.

• May Perform aquatics and fitness assessments and design exercise programs.

• Complete necessary documentation

• Perform administrative tasks

• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements and accreditation standards

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree Physical Therapy Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or other health related field required or

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant preferred or

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science preferred or

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology preferred or

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field preferred

• 0 to 2 years experience in teaching aquatic skills preferred

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support

• Multisource required within 60 Days

• ACSM Certification

• Inclusive Fitness Trainer or Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred

• Lifeguard Certification from American Red Cross within 2 weeks of hire required

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:

Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently