Essential Functions

• Teaches various levels and age groups in accordance with Active Wellness instructional guidelines.
• Plan lessons, select appropriate drills and evaluate the student's progress.
• Present proper demonstrations and explain skills, analyze and correct performance, minimize fear, and use appropriate teaching devices.
• Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment.
• Attend all in-service training.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare course completion certificates.
• Perform all swimming strokes and skills taught at all levels.
• Effectively communicate each student's progress either to the student directly or to the student's parents where appropriate.
• Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance
• Work as a TEAM with all other departments
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Other Functions

• Attend MJCC meetings and trainings
• Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Lifeguards must maintain the following:
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or equivalent training).
  • American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent training).
  • American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (or equivalent training).
• Performance test are as follows:
  • Swim 300 yards continuous
  • Tread water for two minutes using legs only
  • Demonstrate the proper use of rescue equipment
  • Surface Dive to the deepest part of the pool and retrieve a 10 pound brick
  • Perform aquatic rescue & CPR/AED skills
• Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
  • Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
  • Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
  • AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
    • National Personal Training Certification(s) required (see approved Certification, Licenses and Permits list) as well as modality specific certifications as required by role (if applicable)
  • Proof of citizenship or legal status
  
  Physical and Working Conditions
  • Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
  • Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
  • Fitness club environment
  • Must follow OSHA and MJCC safety standards