Lifeguard Instructor

JOB SUMMARY
As a Lifeguard Instructor, you will be responsible for conducting Lifeguard trainings and in services in accordance with certification standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instruct Lifeguard trainings for the YMCA, according to the guidelines of the American Red Cross.
• Ensure participants learn the concepts and skills necessary to become certified, signing off on certifications for those who have successfully completed the written and physical components.
• Create a welcoming and supportive class environment.
• Clean equipment used during the training and ensure that it is in good working condition. Inform your supervisor if additional supplies need to be ordered, or if equipment needs repair.
• Know and follow the center Emergency Action Plan.
• Assist first responders as needed in rescue situations.
• Attend required staff trainings and meetings. Maintain required certifications.
• Communicate with the Aquatics Directors regarding the progress of the class and its participants, as well as any concerns/problems associated with the Lifeguard course.
• Assist participants in applying for open positions at the conclusion of the course.
• Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff and children which includes:
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with staff and children.
  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

SKILLS AND TRAINING

• Current YMCA Lifeguarding, Red Cross Lifeguard Training, or Boy Scouts of America Lifeguarding required.
• Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid required.
• Current Lifeguard Instructor certification required.
• Previous facilitation or instruction in these types of classes preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable about all of the pool rules and regulations as stated in the Lifeguard Manual.
• Must be at least 17 years old.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ongoing evaluation of physical demands of the position will happen monthly. Must be able to swim 300 yards (using front crawl and breast stroke), tread water for 2 minutes, demonstrate rescue skills, retrieve the brick from the bottom of the deep pool. Must be able to lift 50 pounds in order to help pull a person on a backboard out of the water.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Relationships: Create sustainable relationships within the Y. Assist members in becoming more connected to the Y and build small communities while ensuring the safety of patrons by effectively scanning the pool.
• Emotional Maturity: How we understand and conduct ourselves impacts our relationships. Demonstrate ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
• Advancing Our Mission and Cause: As a member of a cause driven organization you will support the Y, its members, participants, and staff by living the Y's values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in all interactions and aspects of job performance and demonstrate the desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making: You are empowered to make informed decisions within the scope of delivering exceptional customer service. Make these decisions based on logic, experience, and sound judgement while maintaining participant safety.
• Communication and Influence: Listen and express self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires and builds commitment to the Y's cause and ensures understanding of pool rules in a respectful manner.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes and active role in promoting practices that support diversity and inclusion.
• Safety: Utilize Lifeguard training to assertively lead other staff in emergency situations according to the Emergency Action Plan. Adhere to an enforce safety policies and procedures.

This job description represents the major functions of the job but is not intended to be all inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for performing other duties as necessary for Association success.

Rango de Pago: $17 - $20 per hour