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YMCA of Greater Seattle · 4 months ago

Aquatics Training Instructor

Sammamish, WA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24/hr - $26.40/hr

YMCA of Greater Seattle is dedicated to promoting a culture of equity and safety. They are seeking an Aquatics Training Instructor responsible for delivering high-quality aquatic training courses and ensuring participants acquire essential skills for water safety.

Association

Responsibilities

Conduct American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPRO training courses, ensuring adherence to program standards

Conduct Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) training courses, ensuring adherence to program standards

Instruct participants in water rescue techniques, CPR, first aid, and AED usage

Demonstrate and evaluate lifeguarding skills, providing constructive feedback for improvement

Facilitate engaging and informative classroom sessions on water safety, emergency procedures, and lifeguard responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of American Red Cross guidelines and certifications

Assess participants' performance through practical demonstrations and written exams

Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging active participation

Stay informed about advancements in lifeguarding and water safety practices

Submit Course Records in Accordance with American Red Cross and YGS standards. In partnership with Human Resources and Risk Management ensure YGS compliance with Aquatics Safety plan and training requirements for staff

Develops and implements strategies to raise funds to provide free access to Safety Around Water to communities that need it most

Provides support and association-level leadership to branch aquatic directors. Supports branch leadership in the assessment, evaluation, and coaching of branch aquatic staff

Support for committees and task forces as assigned

Qualification

Lifeguard Instructor certificationCPR/AED certificationFirst Aid certificationWater safety knowledgeTeaching skillsCommunicationAdaptabilityLeadership skillsOrganizational abilitiesTime-management abilities

Required

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification

Certified Lifeguard with CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Strong communication and teaching skills

Ability to adapt teaching methods to various learning styles

Knowledge of water safety regulations and emergency protocols

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Demonstrate leadership and a commitment to promoting a culture of safety

Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred

Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful

Understanding of local and state regulations and experience working with regulatory agencies