Skate Park Assistant Instructor

YMCA of San Diego County•San Diego, CA

2d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Skate Park Assistant Instructor is responsible for assisting the Skate Park Instructor lessons, daily operations, and supervision of the skate park. The Assistant Instructor duties includes monitoring skate park admissions, supervision of facilities, staff, and behavior of participants through understanding and implementation of skate park policies and procedures. The individual in this position must demonstrate job skills related to the administrative assignments, as well as plan and implement park maintenance projects on a regular basis.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years of age or older
Actively enrolled in high school
Valid school district Work Permit required
Must possess excellent customer service skills
Experience with skateboarding
The visual and auditory ability to quickly respond to incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
The ability to lift 35 pounds
The physical ability to lead and interact in activities and enforce safety standards
Must possess flexibility, especially in scheduling shifts
Ability to instruct classes for all ages
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Responsibilities

Execute day to day responsibilities to create a safe, secure and enjoyable environment
Supervise and ensure safety of participants at all times
Effectively communicate with staff and participants
Model the values and mission of the YMCA at all times
Follow YMCA standards and procedures as outlined in manual, trainings and meetings
Maintain a professional manner with members, participants, staff and the community
Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively
Functional Expertise: 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
Self-Development: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance
Other duties as assigned