Lifeguard Instructor; Harvard Recreation

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Health Fitness, 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 Health Fitness 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
**** Lifeguard Instructor - Cambridge, MA
**** Hours based on scheduled courses
**** Harvard Recreation**, managed by Health Fitness, is seeking experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate American Red Cross
** Lifeguarding Instructors
** to facilitate our Lifeguard certification classes on campus in
** Cambridge, Massachusetts**. In this position, you will be responsible for the instruction, leadership, supervision, control, and safety of all class participants.  
* This is considered an on-call position, working only when certification courses are scheduled.
*** 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.
* Other duties as needed/assigned.
** Minimum Requirements
*** Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification.
* Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
* Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certification.
* Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
* Ability to interact with people of all ages in a positive manner.
* Demonstrates top notch instruction and possess excellent motivational skills.
* Ability to navigate electronic onboarding and timecard systems required.

Compensation: $30 - $35/hour. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Brand:
Health Fitness Health Fitness  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.### Explore Careers at Health Fitness We  are looking for strategic thinkers, innovators, team players and leaders who align with our purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve.

We’re a nationwide team of more than 2,400 professionals who believe in the power of health and fitness — and creating opportunities for others to believe as well. We are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve and consider ourselves lucky to inspire, motivate and engage over 1 million participants across our 135 clients, from corporations to health systems to colleges and universities.

We started in 1975 as Fitness Systems. Over the years we expanded our services and capabilities to offer injury prevention and treatment and wellness services, so that we can truly care for the whole person. Today, we are Health Fitness and we’re backed by Trustmark, a benefits company that has supported employers and their teams for more than 100 years.
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