A First Aid Instructor provides instruction in first aid and life saving skills and procedures. Leads classes and hands-on practice with first aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and more advanced life saving techniques. Provides instruction to individuals, educators, medical and emergency medical professionals.
McKinney, TX Job Details Part-time $26 - $33 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Exercise safety education Certified Personal Trainer Strength training instruction Group choreography Certified Group Exercise Instructor Cardio training instruction Medical emergency response Instructor-led training (training delivery method) Safety hazards Safety-focused fitness instruction Safe environment creation Teaching First aid and CPR Full Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTION
Provide fun, safe, and effective group exercise instruction in a Corporate location.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES / POSITION RESPONSIBILITY
Teach group exercise class in a corporate location. Must follow scheduled formats, keep accurate records of attendance, make announcements before or after class as requested by director, report faulty equipment to supervisor. Must be able to demonstrate proper form, technique, and body alignment specific to class format for the duration of the class. Must be able to evaluate a constantly changing environment for safety. Must be well organized and responsible for schedule, punctual, and be able to communicate verbally and non-verbally. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly. Is mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents, and both physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and perform CPR and First Aid.
KNOW-HOW
Be able to teach / lead exercise classes. Must be able to create / follow choreography. Must be able to build relationships with members and participants while being highly motivating, and energetic. Must be committed to the YMCA mission and dedicated to serving our members through our fitness programs. Must be able to articulate the YMCA mission and core values to YMCA members and perspective members. Must be able to demonstrate proper form, technique, and body alignment on all strength and cardio machines. Must be able to evaluate a constantly changing environment for safety and to ensure that members needs are being met. Must be well-organized, reliable, punctual, and professional. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly. Must be mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and both physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and perform CPR and/or First Aid. Must hold nationally recognized personal training certification from at least one of the following groups: YMCA of the USA, AFAA, ACE, CIAR, or NETA. Must also complete required safety trainings including CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention as well as YMCA of the USA Healthy Lifestyle Principles.
