HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About the role

HealthFitness is looking for an as-needed/fill-in Lifeguard Instructor to join the team at Mercy HealthPlex - West Clermont, managed by HealthFitness located in Batavia, OH! We are looking for availability on Fridays evenings, Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Key Accountabilities

• Communicates promptly regarding teaching availability, class assignments, and class planning preparations.
• Plans and organizes personal class teaching outlines, methods and goals that support the general teaching outlines provided by the American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR programs.
• Organizes and directs activities of assigned participants to provide a high level of quality instruction for all students.
• Supervising participants while they are practicing course skills and providing timely, positive, and corrective feedback as they learn.
• Evaluating participants as they perform skills, focusing on critical performance steps as described in the American Red Cross skill charts.
• Teaching course as designed -- following all course outlines, policies and procedures as noted in the instructor course documents.
• Creating a non-threatening environment that is conducive to achieving the learning objectives.
• Providing for the health and safety of participants by always ensuring:
  • Manikins have been properly cleaned
  • Course equipment is clean and in good working order
  • Participants are aware of health precautions and guidelines concerning the transmission of infectious diseases
  • All participants have the physical ability to perform the skills and know they can consult you if they have concerns about their physical ability to do so
  • The classroom, aquatic facility, and all practice areas are free of hazards
• Works with Training & Operations Assistant on an on-going basis to upgrade, improve and refine individual teaching skills related to teaching effective American Red Cross courses.
• Communicating with the management team about any issues relating to the facilities, staff, or patrons.
• Works with Training & Operations Assistant on an on-going basis to upgrade, improve and refine individual teaching skills related to teaching effective American Red Cross courses.
• Communicating with the management team about any issues relating to the facilities, staff, or patrons.

Minimum Requirements

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Able to interact with people of all ages in a positive manner.
• Be dependable, alert, and adaptable.
• Demonstrates top notch instruction and possess excellent motivational skills.

Preferred

• Previous Lifeguarding instruction experience.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Certification or willingness to obtain instructor bridge

Brand: HealthFitness

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.  We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.