Sanford Health
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Salary
$16 - $23 / HOUR
Provide individuals with special healthcare needs a positive experience in the water by teaching fundamental aquatic skills and promoting water safety. Assist the lead instructor to ensure a high-quality experience for all participants.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire. A background in physical education and lifeguard certification are preferred.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation:
$15.50 - $23.00 Union Position: No Department Details Flexible hours; Monday and Tuesday 3:00-6:30 pm Summary Provides individuals with special healthcare needs with a positive experience in the water, introduces and teaches fundamental aquatic skills, promotes water safety and provides opportunities for physical activity and social interaction.
Possesses teaching ability for a variety of water classes for various age levels within the Adaptive Aquatics program. Demonstrates strength working with growth and development needs of unique client population, understanding the challenges associated. Assists the lead instructor when and where appropriate, listening to direction promptly to insure a high quality experience for all of the individuals involved. Qualifications Must be 16 years of age. Background in physical education preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire. Lifeguard certification preferred but not required. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.
Market context
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