The Water Exercise Instructor is responsible for the well being and the safety of the program participants in the classes they are teaching. The instructor will teach a well balanced exercise class that provides class participants with a safe class that helps to guide them to the goals of the particular class. The instructor is also responsible for carrying out all aquatic policies and procedures.

I. QUALIFICATIONS

• Current CPR/AED certification or obtain within 4 weeks of hire
• Current First Aid certification or obtain within 4 weeks of hire
• Provide a current copy of above certifications to the Operations Director
• Current PA Criminal Background Clearance
• Current PA Child Abuse Clearance
• Current FBI Fingerprint Clearance

II. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. TEACHING

• Arrive 10 minutes prior to assigned class
• Set up pool and equipment needed for class
• Follow all pool rules and procedures
• Avoid any contraindicated exercises during class
• Start and stop class at the scheduled time
• Be properly dressed for class.
• Keep music at a level that is loud enough for enjoyment, but not so loud that the class cannot hear your voice and instructions.
• Be personable and positive with members.
• At conclusion of class, put all equipment away & return pool (lane lines) to proper set up.

b. TIME SWIPE CARDS

• Punch in/out for every shift worked. Explain any extra hours to the supervisor.

c. ABSENCES

• Obtain his/her own approved substitute if unable to work as scheduled. Let Aquatic Coordinator know “who” will cover in your absence.