Red Cross Instructor

Teach lifesaving skills and make a difference!

The YMCA City Center in Lancaster is seeking a Red Cross Instructor to lead engaging classes and help participants build essential safety, first aid, and lifesaving skills.

This part-time position is a great fit for someone who enjoys teaching, connecting with others, and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits Include:

• FREE Access to fitness centers and pools at all YMCA of the Roses locations
• Program and lesson discounts
• FREE Child Watch (up to 3 hours per day while working, when available)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Aquatic Director, in cooperation with other YMCA staff, and consistent with the YMCA mission, the Red Cross Instructor is responsible for the instruction, leadership, supervision, control, and safety of all class participants. The instructor is responsible for the appearance, presentation, and working order of all materials and equipment used for American Red Cross course instruction. It is the instructor's responsibility to observe and direct all class participants, and to provide feedback and appropriate correction as instructed or included in the job description. This position is also responsible for identifying and responding appropriately to, customer and employee wants, needs, and expectations through caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and responsible actions and interactions that contribute to the relationship between employees and the YMCA organization.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
2. Develops relationships with staff, members and community partners to advance the mission of the YMCA.
3. Enhances YMCA of the Roses membership by demonstrating the Y core values.
4. Cleans equipment and protects equipment to create a safe learning environment.
5. Teaches all courses to the Red Cross standards, following all YMCA protocols.
6. Follows reporting and signage procedure regarding broken or missing equipment/supplies.
7. Maintain accurate attendance records
8. Wears appropriate and approved appropriate attire, therefore being easily identifiable by members
9. Serves as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating exemplary job skills and behavior
10. Attends required staff meetings, educational workshops and certifications
11. Maintains certification by getting recertified
12. Completes additional duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director
13. Coordinates with other instructors in the association for delivery of classes

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Relationships
• Communication
• Developing Self & Others
• Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Active American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), CPR PRO Instructor and Oxygen Instructor certifications
• Ability to work well with people and maintain a positive attitude
• Complete the following within 1 month of hire:
  • Required Aquatics Y Trainings
  • Praesidium Trainings completed
  • AmTrust Trainings

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to demonstrate skills
• Ability to instruct and observe health seekers with proper form and technique
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force regularly and 45 pounds of force occasionally
• Ability to Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, talk, make repetitive motions, see, and hear

Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.