CPR/First Aid Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY: 
As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Aquatics team, a CPR/First Aid Instructor is responsible for teaching American Heart Association and/or ASHI standardized classes to staff team members or community participants. The purpose of this position is to provide an environment for staff and participants to learn these lifesaving skills to be used in their every day job duties.  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Uphold the Mission of the YMCA 
• Teach the minimum number of classes required for employment by the Aquatics’ Director 
• Complete all necessary paperwork/documentation required by AHA, ASHI & YMCA 
• Be punctual and prepared for all assigned classes 
• Use proper decontamination procedures for all class equipment 
• Maintain all certifications required to instruct classes 
• Lead and teach CPR and First Aid classes to staff and community members 
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required by Aquatics’ Director 

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Attention to detail 
• Consistent positive attitude 
• Team player with personal commitment to the YMCA Mission, Philosophy, & Character Development Values 
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) skills 
• Customer service & general office skills 
• High School graduate or equivalent 
• Minimum age 18 years 
• People centered, service oriented 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Ability to hear, speak & see 
• Ability to lift 40 pounds 
• Ability to stand and teach for long periods of time 

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.