Aquatics Instructor III Non-Student - Pomona, United States - Associated Students Inc

Description

Job Description

Work Schedule: 5-20 hours per week; shifts based on operational need of the organization. This position will be working on campus.

OVERVIEW

Associated Students, Inc. employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, ASI is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI is considered a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 27,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI is engaged in the work of being a learning organization. Currently, the guiding ideas of the organization are "under construction" as the team re-imagines its vision, mission, and core values. ASI is looking for dynamic team members who value team learning, co-creation, and adaptability to best serve the needs of our students.

The Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC) Aquatics team plays a huge role in the operations of the BRIC Pool and Lounge area. The team consists of staff who assist with the day to day operations by providing aquatic safety during all operating hours of the pool. Aquatics offers instructional activity programs and certification courses for students to partake. The team also focuses on creating a fun, safe, and exciting programs and special events for campus community members to enjoy. Aquatics provides an opportunity to develop strong leadership skills, professional development, work in a team environment, and be part of a great organization.

POSITION DEFINITION

Under minimal supervision from the Aquatics Manager, the Aquatics Instructor III is responsible for leading aquatics classes and promoting the aquatics program at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC). The Aquatics Instructor III 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead structured group aquatics classes appropriate for varying levels of physical fitness and provide instruction on fundamental water-based skills
• Arrive on time to scheduled class or clinic; ensure that classes begin and end on time
• Clean and organize pool space (including equipment used) after each class
• Ensure proper check-in of participants for instructional clinics and fee-based programs
• Enforce swimming pool and BRIC policies
• Report accurate class participation numbers, as directed
• Assist with special events as assigned
• Maintain current knowledge of other ASI and Campus Recreation programs and services
• Maintain open communication with the Aquatics Coordinator
• 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, Aquatic Boot Camp, Lifeguarding & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, etc.
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community
• Current American Red Cross First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications
• Minimum of 5 years teaching/coaching experience (internships and co-teaching experience considered)
• Minimum of 2 of the following certifications or specialty trainings:

1. Current nationally recognized swim instructor certification:
   • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
   • Starfish Aquatics Institute Swimming Instructor
   • USA Swim America Instructor
2. Current nationally recognized aquatic exercise certification:
   • AEA Aquatics Fitness Professional Certification
   • USWFA Water Fitness Instructor
3. Aquatic sport training or coaches certification from a nationally recognized organization:
   • USA Swim Coach Level 2 or 3 certification
   • ASCA Swim Coach Level 2 or 3 certification
   • USMS Swim Coach Level 2 or 3 certification
   • USAWP Current Coach Member
   • USAWPR Basic Certification
   • NCAS Underwater Sports Coach
4. Specialty aquatic program certification from a nationally recognized organization:
   • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
   • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
   • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer
   • American Red Cross CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer Instructor or Instructor Trainer
     • Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)

POSITION SENSITIVITY

Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, this position has been designated to be a sensitive position with access to sensitive data.

BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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 to 45 pounds.

Position subject to an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Annual bloodborne pathogen training is required. The initial training must be completed before the employee is assigned duties that may result in exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Hepatitis B vaccination will be offered after the training.

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.

SYSTEMWIDE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT EO 1108:

Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information.

COVID-19 VACCINATION

CSU, along with Associated Students Inc., strongly recommends all staff who are physically accessing campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose. See policy at