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Aquatics TrainerThe Health & Safety Trainer will lead community members and staff in safety trainings and courses. This position is responsible for administrative duties and communication relating to designated safety trainings.For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)Schedule:Tuesdays + Thursdays 4pmTrain course participants on aquatic procedures and policiesTrain course participants on member focused certification coursesFollow trainer guidelines and deliver class components as established by the YMCA of San Diego County and YUSA as established Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff and members through proactive outreachMaintain and organize participant rosters and paperworkFile and submit certification paperwork for training participantsFollow Aquatic Trainer Guidelines to ensure completion of administrative work and trainingsEnsure availability and prepare training room and pool space prior to class start, establish training coverage when neededPrepare equipment, paperwork and program guides prior to class startCommunicate with training participants on status and progress of their performanceEnsure online registrations and payment confirmation of program participants Set up auditory and visual technology to set up presentations and group workUnder direction of the program director, accountable for leading and creating in-service trainingsEscalate concerns or issues to director as appropriateTracks blended learning options to ensure all prerequisites for certification trainings are met prior to attending in-person sessions Promote the YMCA in a positive manner and keep member service as the primary objective at all times Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situationAttention to detailAbility to speak to small and large groupsAbility to adjust to trainees learning stylesAbility to observe participants and provide corrective feedback Organizational skillsApproachable, charismatic demeanorEffective communicationTime management skillsOther duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles Must meet minimum age required for certifications below2 years of experience in an aquatics environment teaching swim lessons or lifeguardingExperience co-facilitating Aquatic TrainingsKnowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteCurrent Basic Lifeguarding Certification and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health InstituteCurrent CPR and First Aid Certification and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health InstituteOne of the following Certifications is required, additional Certification(s) dependent trainings performed:Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (must crossover to YMCA within 6 months)Current YMCA Swim Lesson (YSL) Certification or American Red Cross WSI Certification (must obtain YSL within 6 months)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 CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.USD $20.50 - USD $23.63 /Hr.