Mt. Hood Community College Gresham , OR 97030
Posted 1 week ago
Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties
Work hours are variable, with classes being offered in the morning 7:15AM-12Noon and again in the evenings 6:45PM-7:30PM.
Teaches water exercise classes to maximize participants' personal physical exercise goals. Ensures patron safety, and performs patron surveillance; responds quickly and renders aid in an emergency. Completes reports and required record keeping. Promotes and cultivates an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and engages in evidence-based decision-making, while supporting the mission, goals, and values of the department and college.
Essential Duties
Conducts classes and maintains vigilance. Greets, introduces, and welcomes participants. Provides constant control of the class and emphasizes safety at all times.
Responds or assists in emergencies.
Arrives to class well prepared and organized with routine and music.
Educates participants concerning safe exercise techniques and monitors for safety using positive reinforcement. Uses exercise equipment and/or music appropriately for class participants.
Communicates effectively with other water exercise instructors as well as pool management personnel regarding classes, participants, equipment, space, and cancelations.
Assists with housekeeping duties as needed, ensuring pool and deck area is functional for the next activity.
Promotes classes and assists with advertising the water exercise program at health fairs and similar community events.
Attends required in-service trainings for both lifeguards and instructors.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Experience working with adults
Experience teaching aquatic or land-based exercise classes
Commitment to embracing and advancing access and diversity
American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding certification. Must be maintained throughout employment
Water Fitness certification from an accredited organization or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. Must be maintained throughout employment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading water exercise classes
Experience working with senior adults
Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Ability to react quickly and effectively in emergencies and activates the facility's Emergency Action Plan
Knowledge of and ability to understand water safety best practices at a commercial facility, including the role and duties of a professional lifeguard
Ability to maintain full and complete attention to patron surveillance while on duty
Ability to problem-solve and seeks assistance when needed
Knowledge of and ability to understand the skills for different levels of water exercise
Knowledge of and ability to identify the basic health and mobility issues that may arise with patrons of different ages and fitness levels
Working Conditions and Important Information
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
Must have sufficient physical fitness to instruct multiple water exercise classes; must possess sufficient swimming ability to reach a patron within 30 seconds within the class environment; must be able to deliver emergency equipment poolside (automated external defibrillator, bag-vale masks, backboard) within 30 seconds of emergency notification; must be able to teach on deck and in the water; must be able to demonstrate and describe specific exercises/movements and adapt exercises or movements as needed to accommodate different levels of fitness and mobility.
Environment
Works variable schedule and exhibits regular and predictable attendance. Work may be performed in an office and recreation facility. Work may be performed in an outdoor or indoor facility during variable weather conditions.
Mt. Hood Community College