Lifeguard Instructor

Overview

The Red Bank YMCA and Camp Zehnder YMCA locations are looking for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructors! 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 American Red Cross instructor at The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees all aspects of the certification courses, including communication with students, tracking attendance, classroom set up/breakdown, equipment set up/breakdown.
• Evaluates issues pertaining to students, equipment and classroom space. Reports concerns to supervisors.
• Provides approved training and support to the students to assist them in achieving their certification.
• Adapts teaching skills to the age, experience, and ability of the participants so they can meet course objectives.
• Familiarizes, researches, and identifies new materials to stay current with requirements of courses and instructor responsibilities.
• Oversees overall safety of the class, recognizes and responds to emergencies in accordance with the facilities emergency action plan.
• Enforces all building and aquatic policies, rules and procedures.
• Completes all records and reports required for course in a timely manner. Provides these documents to supervisor upon completion of the courses.
• Performs additional tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Instructor Certification.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• Previous professional experience in instructor red cross classes and use of Instructors corner.
• Skills in problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and students.