Certification Trainer

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Decatur, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Certification Trainer assists the Aquatics Director with scheduling, evaluating, and training new and current CPR, lifeguard, and/or YMCA Swim Instructor candidates, and helps conduct monthly or quarterly in-service training for lifeguard and swim instructor staff. The trainer creates and implements YMCA-certified course work, observes and directs participants, and provides feedback and corrections in accordance with YMCA guidelines and the Aquatics Director’s direction. The position oversees and manages the creation and execution of new, crossover, and recertification courses; ensures course objectives and completion requirements are met; administers and scores final examinations; maintains and submits course records; and issues completion certificates. The trainer also supports in-service training, prepares equipment, helps develop lesson plans, maintains a safe and orderly pool and classroom environment, and follows YMCA aquatics, safety, and emergency-preparedness procedures. Effectiveness is measured primarily by member satisfaction and maintaining a safe, clean, and controlled environment consistent with the Metro Atlanta YMCA philosophy. The role is based at the Decatur Dekalb Family YMCA. Applicants must pass the required pre-employment checks and be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

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 or standards.
Ability to communicate course material clearly and understandably.
Ability to teach effectively in different learning environments.
Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn and use office technologies and systems.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications.
At least 18 years of age for lifeguard instructor and ASHI CPR instructor duties; at least 21 years of age for swim instructor trainer duties.
At least one year of job-related experience.
Ability to perform all skills required of a Certification Trainer.
Ability to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, remain alert without lapses of consciousness, and see and observe all areas of responsibility.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, including criminal record check, drug screening, motor vehicle record check, and reference check, according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Y-USA Trainer certifications, including facilitation skills and adult concepts.

Responsibilities

Schedule, evaluate, and train new and current CPR, lifeguard, and/or YMCA Swim Instructor candidates.
Create and implement YMCA-certified coursework for applicable trainings.
Manage and conduct ASHI CPR, BLS, YMCA Lifeguard, and/or YMCA Swim Instructor new, crossover, and recertification courses.
Conduct at least one recertification course and at least three lifeguard courses per year.
Meet course objectives, cover required material, and ensure participants satisfy completion requirements.
Organize class environments to support individual and group performance and minimize distractions.
Evaluate participant progress, provide corrective feedback, and address problems.
Supervise and guide Instructor Aides assisting with courses.
Administer and score final examinations, complete and submit required course records and reports, and issue course completion certificates.
Maintain records including attendance, certification forms, class rosters, and accident or incident reports.
Remain responsible for the safety of people in the pool area and classroom.
Maintain required branch and association certifications and training, including CPR-O, YMCA Lifeguard, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and emergency procedures.
Support and help execute monthly lifeguard and/or quarterly swim instructor in-service trainings under the Aquatics Director’s guidance.
Help develop in-service lesson plans covering policies, procedures, dry-land skills, and in-water skills.
Prepare equipment for in-service trainings and use creativity in program execution.
Keep pool and classroom areas clean and free of potential hazards; report problems or needed repairs to the Aquatics Director and/or Director on Duty.
Follow Aquatics department policies and procedures and YMCA safety and emergency-preparedness procedures.
Display a positive, customer-service-focused, professional image and perform additional duties as needed.