As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
Nature and Scope:
The Aquatics Certification Trainer is responsible for assisting the Aquatics Director with scheduling, evaluating, and training new and current CPR, lifeguard, and/or YMCA Swim Instructor candidates as well as assisting with monthly/quarterly in-service trainings for lifeguard/swim instructor staff. This position creates and implements all YMCA Certified course work for the above trainings. The Certification Trainer is responsible for observing and directing all class participants, providing feedback and appropriate corrections as per YMCA guidelines and Aquatics Director direction.
Minimum Requirements :
Current YMCA Lifeguard Instructor, ASHI Instructor and/or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer Certification
Ability to complete at least three certification courses within the calendar year
Excellent customer service experience/standards
Ability to communicate course material in a clear and understanding manner
Ability to teach effectively in different leaning environments
Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to learn and use office technologies and systems
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications required
Y-USA Trainer certifications (facilitation skills, adult concepts, etc.)
Y-USA Leader Certification (within 90 days of hire)
At least 18 years of age for (lifeguard instructor and ASHI CPR instructor) and 21 years of age (swim instructor trainer)
At least 1 year job related experience.
Ongoing Responsibilities :
CPR, Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor Training/ Recertification Courses Oversee and manage the complete creation and execution of ASHI CPR, BLS, YMCA Lifeguard and/or YMCA Swim Instructor new, crossover or recertification courses
Conduct at least one Recertification course and at least three Lifeguard course per year.
Consistently meet all course objectives within class instruction and testing with all participants
Organize the class environment to enhance individual and group performance and to minimize distractions
Cover all material required for each course
Use corrective feedback to evaluate participants’ progress and correct problems
Supervise and give guidance to any Instructor Aides assisting with the course
Ensure that participants meet the course completion requirements
Complete all required records, forms, and reports, including attendance records, certifications forms, class rosters, and accident/incident reports.
Administer and score the final examination
Submit the completed course records and report to the governing agency
Issue course completion certificates
Responsible for the safety of all people who enter the pool area or in the classroom
Responsible for the knowledge and understanding of the YMCA…