What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUP Instructor - Aquatics Department position at Reston Association?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Purpose : Instructors will teach, guide and coach Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) to customers on Reston lakes with attention to safety and technique.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Confirm all paddlers have registered prior to attending a session.
- Complete the loading and unloading of equipment while keeping launch area organized.
- Conduct a brief orientation to paddlers on land with attention to safety, technique, and equipment.
- Provide guidance and coaching to class participants while on the water.
- Take photos of paddlers with supplied waterproof cameras to document both progress and fun.
- Monitor the use of equipment and properly handle and store gear when not in use.
- Engage with customers and community members in a positive and constructive manner.
- Work at learning level of class.
- Work with individual students within class structure to enable all to correct faults, improve self-image and progress in their fitness program.
- Report to class on time, prepared with materials and equipment, and dressed in appropriate attire.
- Know emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment.
- Keep class attendance and records.
- Secure qualified substitutes to be approved by supervisor well in advance and provide substitutes with rosters and lesson plans.
- Attend pre-session instructor meetings, staff meetings, and instructor workshops.
- Maintain all personal certifications; attend workshops and recertification training.
- Prepare teaching area with necessary equipment and return it to storage at the end of class
- Participate in branch recruitment for class participants or in program promotional events.
- Support management in programming decisions.
- Adhere to all RA Group Programming policies and procedures.
- Perform related duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities : No supervisory responsibility
Requirements
Education – High School Diploma or GED, must be 18 years of age.
Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Certificates and Licenses - Requires First Aid, CPR certification or equivalent. American Canoe Association or World Paddle Association (WPA) Certifications for SUP.
Other Skills and Abilities – Minimum of one year teaching experience, must display an outgoing personality, good customer service, demonstrate interest in working with individuals as well as groups of people.
Work Environment / Conditions : Able to teach / work several hours outdoors and on your feet with possible hours in the evenings and on weekends.
Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aid or assist participants. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete the workout.
