CPR Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY

The CPR, AED, First Aid Trainer will be responsible for leading the association-wide training of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic life support skills, AED, and First Aid course and for the administrative functions necessary to organize and run the training sessions. Every position in the YMCA of Greensboro is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Effectively lead training sessions according to the prescribed training design and methodology.

2. Maintain adequate supplies for each component of the training session so that each employee will have everything needed to successfully complete and apply the training.

3. Immediately following the training session, provide Metro HR with all records necessary to keep the training database up-to-date and accurate.

4. Make necessary administrative decisions concerning employee admittance according to prescribed standards and communicate back to the HR Coordinator concerning re-scheduling needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

· Inclusion – Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

· Communication & Influence – Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

· Developing Self and Others – Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally to achieve their highest potential.

· Emotional Maturity – Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

· Functional Expertise – Executes superior technical skills for the role.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1) Currently certified as a CPR/First Aid/AED instructor.

2) One to two years related teaching/training and/or YMCA experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

3) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

4) Must be capable of facilitating video presentations, instructor lectures, skills demonstrations, testing students, answering questions, and completing post-course rosters/paperwork. Must have the ability to maintain a positive environment in the classroom setting during the day of training and manage employee behavior in the best interests of the class.

5) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

6) There are no specific vision abilities required.

7) The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

8) Certifications: Instructor level ASHI CPR/AED, First Aid, Blood borne pathogen training required and must remain current.