At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Aquatics Instructor Location Stow Facility Stow Health and Wellness Department Lifestyles-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code D99596 Shift Day/Evening/Night/Weekend Schedule 6:00am-10:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility. Stow Health and Wellness Center is looking to add an Aquatics Instructor to its team of caregivers. The Aquatics Instructor is primarily responsible for implementing all aquatic programs by promoting a friendly, safe, and sanitary environment for the natatorium patrons. You will teach learn-to-swim classes, assume lifeguarding duties, and implement special programs. Group lessons may take up to five hours per week, while private lessons may take up to twenty hours per week. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is interested in working on a strong team and possibly becoming a lifeguard. A caregiver in this position works varying shifts between 6:00AM – 10:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Develop a personal working schedule, with the Manager of Center Activities/Programs, to ensure that continuous aquatic staff coverage is maintained during all open pool times. Design a pool program schedule with the Manager that offers a wide variety of programs reflecting patrons' needs and wishes and the diverse expertise of aquatic staff. Design special staff and patron in-services, training, workshops and clinics, with the aquatic manager, to be offered regularly (monthly) that would promote aquatics for fitness, leisure, health, safety and wellness. Implement special programs within area of expertise, such as competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, boating safety, snorkeling/SCUBA diving, etc. Assume the lead role for all teaching, lifeguarding and maintenance duties when other lifeguards are on duty. Keep up with industry trends and networks with industry colleagues. Keep certifications current. Know all Emergency Action Plans and demonstrate those skills during in-services and drills. Assist with administrative duties such as payroll, monthly statistical reports and MOD shifts. Attend and positively contribute to weekly meetings and all mandatory training and in-services. Work with the aquatics department to continually assess aquatic programs and services in order to promote LifeStyles as a world-class facility. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School graduate or the equivalent Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer First aid and Red Cross Lifeguard training Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification within six months of employment and maintain currency thereafter Experience in at least one aquatic specialty area (i.e. competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, snorkeling/SCUBA diving, small craft etc.) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training or related field Current instructors' certification in lifeguard training, CPR, first aid and water safety instructions Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or willingness to obtain it within one year of hire Prior instructor experience Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Physical Requirements: Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
