Student instructor job description

Under minimal supervision from the Operations Manager, the Aquatics Instructor is responsible for leading aquatics classes and promoting the aquatics program at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC). The Aquatics Instructor is responsible for offering safe, effective, and fun water-based formats in a group setting and performs skilled tasks requiring advanced certification, specialized knowledge, prior relevant experience, and considerable independent judgment and decision-making.

Lead structured group aquatic classes appropriate for varying levels of physical fitness and fundamental water-based skills
Arrive on time to scheduled class or clinic; ensure that classes begin and end on time Enforce swimming pool and BRIC policies Maintain current knowledge of other ASI and Campus Recreation programs and services Maintain open communication with the Operations Manager Attend trainings, meetings, and workshops as required Maintain current aquatics instructor certifications including CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to teach one or more aquatics classes such as Learn-to-Swim (fundamental aquatics skills through stroke refinement), Master’s Swim, Master’s Water Polo, Underwater Hockey, Underwater Rugby, SCUBA, Shallow Water Sports, Aquatic Boot Camp, Lifeguarding & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, etc. Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student population and campus community Current American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED for the Professional Rescuer certification Minimum of 1 year teaching/coaching experience (internships and co-teaching experience considered) Minimum of 1 of the following certifications or specialty trainings: Current nationally recognized swim instructor certification; American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Starfish Aquatics Institute Swimming Instructor USA Swim America Instructor Current nationally recognized aquatic exercise certification AEA Aquatics Fitness Professional Certification USWFA Water Fitness Instructor Aquatic sport training or coaches certification from a nationally recognized organization USA Swim Coach Level 1, 2 or 3 certification ASCA Swim Coach Level 1, 2 or 3 certification USMS Swim Coach Level 1, 2 or 3 certification USAWP Current Coach Member USAWPR Basic Certification NCAS Underwater Sports Coach Specialty aquatic program certification from a nationally recognized organization American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor American Red Cross CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer Instructor PADI Open Water Instructor, Assistant Instructor or Divemaster (or equivalent)
WORK ENVIRONMENT


Frequently required to sit, talk and hear; manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and verbal communication; use of office equipment: telephones, calculator, copier and fax. Must be able to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 40 pounds.


EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY


Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is eligible to work and has the legal right to work in the United States. In addition, the employee must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing. Individuals enrolled only in extension courses are not eligible for hire.


MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT


In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU Executive Order 1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.