Community Safety Instructor - Somerville YMCA, Somerville, NJ, US
2 days ago
Job description
Somerset County YMCA Job Description
Job Title: Community Safety Instructor Department: Aquatics
Reports to: Aquatics Director Revision Date: Jan 2022
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Safety Instructor teaches courses in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED and Babysitter training following the American Red Cross standard curriculum in a way that nurtures and supports the needs of program participants. It is the goal of all Safety Instructors to ensure that they are creating certified professionals who can assist in risk scenarios.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Creates a positive-learning environment to facilitate the needs of participants in the program.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Completes required rosters and certification cards for classes taught.
- Maintains and orders equipment as required to ensure all participants have the correct resources for the class.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
- Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve
others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and
perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's
point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning;
speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to
another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an
openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications: LGI Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen.
- Ability to train all learning levels and styles.
- At least 18 years of age.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
- Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
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