Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 05, 2024

Department:

31602000 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Pool & Fitness St Croix

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8/12 combo shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• FT, Day/Evening hours
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification mandatory within 2 weeks of hire
• Will teach Learn to Swim classes, on the job training will be provided
• Teach adult aquatics and land classes, on the job training will be provided
• Develop and implement exercise programs for 1:1 Clients
• Conduct fitness assessments
• Manage and supervise program members during fitness time, provide assistance and coaching on proper exercise technique
• Benefit Eligible

Job Description:

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

Principle Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist clients with aquatic, fitness and activity based and locomotive exercise (ABLE) programs.
  • Conduct 1:1 instruction and hands-on assistance to clients.
  • Monitor clients' progress and make program changes to facilitate clients' maximum independence and achieve fitness goals.
  • Manage and supervise program members during fitness time, provide assistance and coaching on proper exercise technique.
  • Respond to emergency situations so that Emergency Action Plan is effectively carried out.
  • Maintain 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.
• Complete necessary documentation
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Ensure 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field
• 0 to 2 years experience in teaching aquatic skills

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 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 weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently