Safety Instructor I PTS

Associated Students Inc•Pomona, CA

5d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a nonprofit auxiliary organization serving Cal Poly Pomona students through student engagement, leadership, employment, and Student Life programs and services. Its campus recreation safety program provides American Red Cross training in CPR, First Aid, AED, and other courses, and supports safety-skills learning and organizational training. Under general supervision from the Aquatics Manager and the Safety Training Supervisor for Campus Recreation, the Safety Instructor assists with facilitating and promoting ASI safety classes. The role helps deliver safe and effective group instruction, performs routine and non-routine tasks requiring specialized skills and moderate independent judgment, and supports the learning and development of safety skills. The position works on campus for 1–16 hours per week, with shifts based on organizational operational needs. This position is open to eligible Cal Poly Pomona students who have the legal right to work in the United States and meet the stated enrollment and academic-standing requirements. It is designated as sensitive and requires a satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check, before employment. ASI employees are mandated reporters under applicable California law and CSU policy.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED for the Professional Rescuer certification; if not already held, certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire, with training provided by ASI.
At least one of the following certifications or specialty trainings: American Red Cross Lay Responder Instructor or equivalent; CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor or equivalent; Administering Emergency Oxygen Instructor or equivalent; First Aid for Professional Rescuers (Title 22) Instructor or equivalent; Responding to Emergency or equivalent; or Water Safety Instructor or equivalent.
Ability to teach one or more safety classes, such as CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and/or CPR/AED for the Lay Responder, at least monthly.
Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community.
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain professional work conduct.
Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations.
Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively, and work productively without close supervision.
Ability to operate a computer workstation using word processing, spreadsheet, and other computer applications in use.
Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check, including a criminal records check.
Must be an eligible Cal Poly Pomona student with the legal right to work in the United States.
Student employees must be enrolled in at least 6.0 undergraduate units or 4.0 graduate units; international student employees must be enrolled in at least 12.0 undergraduate units or 6.0 graduate units at the end of the add-drop period. Summer-term and current-term graduation exceptions to unit requirements are allowed.
Student employees must have a minimum overall Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing. Students enrolled only in Extended University are ineligible.
Must sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.

Responsibilities

Assist in leading structured group safety classes appropriate for varying fitness levels and instruct participants in fundamental safety skills.
Help ensure classes begin and end on time.
Support safety-skills learning and development and provide department or organization training as requested.
Clean and organize class spaces and equipment after each class.
Assist with checking in participants for instructional clinics and fee-based programs.
Enforce safety standards and building policies.
Assist with reporting accurate class participation numbers.
Assist with special events.
Maintain current knowledge of ASI programs and services.
Maintain open communication with ASI staff.
Attend required trainings, meetings, and workshops.
Maintain current safety instructor certifications, including CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer.
Perform other duties as assigned.