Easter Seals Massachusetts is seeking a Water Exercise Instructor responsible for teaching and supervising water exercise classes at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Teach in accordance to the programming and leadership elements as outlined in the Aquatic Exercise Association certification manual
- Enforce all MHS and state policies, rules and regulations relative to the pool area
- Recognize and respond effectively and appropriately to aquatic emergencies by using proper CPR first aid techniques as governed by the American Red Cross and MHS code procedures
- Protect and maintain the dignity and confidentiality of others during stressful and/or emergency situations
- Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations by inspection of pool area for maintenance and potential hazards
- Report unsafe conditions and faulty equipment to Aquatics Director or supervisor
- Complete reports and records in a timely manner
- Participate in continuing education services to maintain certification and improve performance and conditioning
- Provide education and information to students, staff and MHS community regarding the benefits of aquatic activity, pool rules and state/local safety regulations
Skills/Experience:
- Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) Certification
- American Red Cross CPR
- American Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety
- Must be 18 years of age
Required Experience:
- Ability to lead water exercise classes
- Understanding of contraindications to aquatic exercise
- Understanding of water principles
- Understanding of choreography and cueing
- Display energy, enthusiasm and capable of motivating others
- Ability to maintain a calm manner in a stressful and/or emergency situation
- Ability to exercise leadership in group situations
- Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress
- Ability to give oral instructions in a precise, understandable, respectful manner
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationship with others
- Ability to establish rapport with persons from different background including, but not limited to, physical ability, ethnic/cultural, sexual orientation, and/or economic background
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 27 2018
Active Until:
Apr 27 2018
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit