This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Certified CPR Trainer at Meadville Family YMCA provides coordinated, targeted, quality training and maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supports members, participants, or project teams in achieving their goals. Serves as resource for staff in all matters relating to their training expertise.
- Develops appropriate tools necessary to offer quality training; provides feedback to participants and proper instruction in use of support materials.
- Provides a safe caring environment for all participants; enforces all general policies if applicable; completes any necessary reports and forms (e.g., attendance records, certifications).
- Supports departmental initiatives and identifies ways to enhance training experience.
- Ensure the safety of all participants.
- Lead program with enthusiasm and motivate participants.
- Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Must plan, organize and lead program.
- Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Is responsible for set up and clean-up of own classes.
- Record attendance and maintain progress records.
- Follows YMCA policy and procedures.
- Perform similar and related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (required):
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Current certification to be an instructor in discipline desired to instruct. Credentialing as required by state law for course to be taught or administered. Proof of certification and/or credentials required.
- Previous experience providing instructions, training others or other related experience preferred.
- Basic computer/typing skills and demonstrated ability to utilize standard office software.
- Ability to use online, web-based technology for course related training documents and for regular communication.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekends.
- CPR/First Aid.
- Hold Principles of YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning within the first six months of hire.
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