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At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference – every day.

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JOB LOCATION: Various locations in the Des Moines Metro
HOURLY RATE: $19.00-$22.50
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Weekday evenings and/or Weekends; number of hours varies based on class schedule and your availability
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: April 21, 2023 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Operating within the policies, procedures, and practices of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, this position is responsible for conducting American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR training courses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare training site and materials for each course
• Conduct required training courses according to American Red Cross standards
• Submit completion record to direct supervisor
• Communicate participant feedback to supervisor as necessary
• Notify supervisor of any training supply needs
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting if hired
• Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work with diverse group of people
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to teach/train program activities

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• The employee is regularly required to sit; stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move weight with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity
• The employee must have the ability to adapt to frequently changing working conditions and to work a flexible schedule

Help positively impact children and families in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy are just some of the ways you'll grow, learn and thrive.

Apply and begin your life changing Y journey TODAY!