Job Information
YMCA of the Inland Northwest Lifeguard Trainer in Spokane, Washington
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Lifeguard Instructor teaches exciting and interesting courses in Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens to create and maintain a safe and positive atmosphere. The Lifeguard instructor promotes member, staff, and participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures, while enticing a lifeguarding career. This position will also assist the Safety and Risk Management Director with administrative duties related to training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conducts Lifeguard courses in a manner consistent with the course design, maintains accurate and complete records as required, and evaluates and makes suggestions to participants for improvement
Assists the Safety & Risk Management Director with Red Cross training administrative duties, including: scheduling, ordering materials, and processing certifications.
Prepare materials, content, and classroom for activities, communicating course objectives to students to build and maintain effective, positive relationships with staff and participants
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials necessary to supplement coursework and engage participants
Communicate with Risk Director when needing books, materials, and supplies for courses to ensure students have all the materials they need to succeed in the course
Ensure health and safety of course participants, especially when completing strenuous activities
Attends all staff meetings and Inservice training to maintain skills, build connections with staff, and exchange your ideas with others
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines in the aquatic area, while explaining to members and students the reasoning behind the rules
Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures, completing incident/accident reports as required
May occasionally support YMCA Branches with Aquatics duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lifeguard Instructor, and completes YMCA program-specific trainings upon hire
At least six months of experience with working in an aquatic's environment
- Exhibits great communication and listening skills to work with staff and members
- At least 18 years of age
Knowledge of providing customer and personal services to members, delivering a quality experience
STARTING PAY:
$19.10/hr
