Fitness and Aquatics Representative

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Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two-week pay period)
• Day/evening shifts, typically 8 hours in length, with flexibility for varying shift lengths
• Shifts will be scheduled between 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Friday, and 7:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Saturday - Start times will vary
• Weekly schedule will include Saturday shifts with some flexibility

Job Description:

Provides fitness and aquatic programs for clients in a safe and supervised environment for the promotion of wellness to maximize functional independence.

Principle Responsibilities

• Conducts and assists clients with aquatic, fitness and activity based and locomotive exercise (ABLE) programs.
  • Conducts 1:1 instruction and hands-on assistance to clients.
  • Monitors clients' progress and makes program changes to facilitate clients' maximum independence and achieve fitness goals.
  • Manages and supervises program members during fitness time, provide assistance and coaching on proper exercise technique.
  • Responds to emergency situations so that Emergency Action Plan is effectively carried out.
  • Maintains a safe environment for all clients
  • May support ABLE assessments and exercise programs.
  • May provide lifeguarding if fitness program is aquatic.
• May perform aquatics and fitness assessments and design exercise programs.
• Completes necessary documentation
  • Performs administrative tasks
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable legal requirements and accreditation standards
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree Physical Therapy Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or other health related field
• Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science or
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years experience in teaching aquatic skills

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days)
   
• ACSM Certification – Inclusive Fitness Trainer or Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred
• Lifeguard Certification from American Red Cross within 2 weeks of hire required

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

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Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.