Instructor - Philosophy jobs in Davenport, IA

Instructor - Philosophy teaches courses in the discipline area of philosophy. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Philosophy provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Philosophy typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Instructor
  • YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
  • Eldridge, IA FULL_TIME
  • Perks of working at the Y!

    • Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs
    • Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs / week to qualify); Summer Camp discounts
    • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program
    • Y Retirement Fund : Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements
    • Eligible to participate in 403B savings account through Y Retirement Fund
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Competitive Wages
    • Flexible Schedules
    • Career Development

    PAY RATE : $12.00 / hr

    The Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for conducting water fitness classes using YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley standards and the standards of other water fitness certification agencies if needed.

    The Water Fitness Instructor will ensure the safety of participants at all times by communicating the risks of any fitness program to participants and preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

    1. Serve as a role model to members and YMCA Staff. Lives the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA Movement.

    2. Facilitate and execute quality water fitness programs.

    3. Prevent injuries by communicating the risks of any fitness program to participants.

    5. Maintain a clean and clutter-free aquatic facility.

    6. Inspect the facility and water fitness equipment daily and reports any unsafe conditions or broken equipment to the Program Director.

    7. Complete records and reports as required on schedule and submit them to the Program Director - Davenport.

    8. Participates in training events as needed.

    9. Maintain fitness level (strength and endurance) appropriate for programs instructing.

    10.Participate in and solicit others to participate in necessary YMCA financial development

    efforts, specifically the Annual Campaign.

    11.Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements.

    12. Adherence to all policies and procedures of the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley

    13. Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency

    procedures and location of emergency equipment.

    14. Regular and timely adherence to respective schedule / meetings.

    15. All other duties as assigned by the Program Director - Davenport.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

    1. High School Diploma or equivalent

    2. Previous experience leading or participating in water fitness programs for a minimum of 1-2 years is required.

    CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS :

    1. Must be able to pass background check

    2. CPR / First Aid / AED certification*

    3. Water Fitness Leader / Instructor certification by one or more of the following : Aquatic Exercise Association, Arthritis Foundation, YMCA, United States Water Fitness Association is preferred.

    • Note : The
    • noted certification training programs are provided by YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley staff and must be obtained within 30 days of hire, if not currently certified.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The position of the Water Fitness Instructor requires the ability to assist a lifeguard in any emergency as needed, the ability lift 25 pounds, and the ability to properly demonstrate exercises to participants.

    The employee is regularly required to use oral communication skills; observe and interpret people and situations; interact with the members and participants.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to pools, wet and very humid conditions, and chemicals.

    Additionally, this position is located in a fitness facility and as such the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts associated with fitness equipment.

    The noise level in the work environment can vary from quiet to loud depending upon the programming that is occurring at the time.

    Fitness Instructor requires the ability to assist a lifeguard in any emergency as needed, the ability lift 25 pounds, and the ability to properly demonstrate exercises to participants.

    The employee is regularly required to use oral communication skills; observe and interpret people and situations; interact with the members and participants.

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    Last updated : 2024-03-27

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Dance Instructor
  • YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
  • Davenport, IA PART_TIME
  • The Dance Instructor provides enjoyable, high quality and safe classes to YMCA members and program participants. Serves as a positive and wholesome role model to all participants and other staff in ac...
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Group instructor
  • YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
  • Maquoketa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Perks of working at the Y!Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programsChild Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs / week to qualify); Summer Camp discountsFree Employee Assistance Program ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Swim Instructor
  • Elite Aquatics Swim Lessons
  • Walcott, IA PART_TIME
  • Do you love being in the water? It's OK, if you're not a fantastic swimmer. But you do need to be AWESOME at passing on to kids the knowledge we give you. We’re looking for energetic people that are o...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Group Fitness Instructor
  • YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
  • Davenport, IA PART_TIME
  • Perks of working at the Y! Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discounts Free Employee Assistance Program...
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Swim Instructor - Bittner YMCA
  • YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
  • Davenport, IA PART_TIME
  • Morgan R., Swim Instructor says, "Swim instructions are rewarding to see the kids progress in confidence in the water. The kid's smiles and the parents' appreciation makes me feel needed." PAY RATE: $...
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Davenport's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.542982, −90.590745. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 65.08 square miles (168.56 km2), of which 62.95 square miles (163.04 km2) is land and 2.13 square miles (5.52 km2) is water. Davenport is located approximately 170 miles (270 km) west of Chicago and 170 miles (270 km) east of the Iowa state capital of Des Moines. The city is located about 200 miles (320 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri, and 265 miles (426 km) southeast of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Farmland surrounds Davenport, outsid...
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Income Estimation for Instructor - Philosophy jobs
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Davenport, Iowa area prices
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Material for this course may be drawn from both historical and contemporary philosophy, and from both the analytic and the continental tradition.
January 13, 2020