American Red Cross Certified Instructor | Des Moines Metro

Description

There's nothing like working at the Y!

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause - it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference - every day.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for conducting American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR training courses.
JOB LOCATION: Various locations in the Des Moines Metro
HOURLY RATE: $19.00-$22.50/hour based on experience
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Weekday evenings and/or Weekends; number of hours varies based on class schedule and your availability. Minimum of four courses a year, with more hours available for candidates if wanting.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: August 18th, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare training site and materials for each course
2. Conduct required training courses according to American Red Cross standards
3. Follow process / procedures for submitting the completion records, course course evaluations, and participant evaluations after each course.
4. Notify supervisor of any training supply needs and if issues with equipment.
5. Follow all YMCA of Greater Des Moines' policies, procedures, operating standards, and emergency procedures.
6. Attend team meetings, trainings, and events assigned by the supervisor or designated staff person.
7. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
8. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
2. Perform basic computer skills such as using the computerized time clock and online training requirements.
3. Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid r.25 or Lifeguard Instructor r.24
4. Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification - prior to starting
5. Child Abuse Prevention Training - prior to starting if hired
6. Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• Regularly required to sit; stoop, kneel, or crouch, lift and/or move weight with assistance
• Must be able to maintain physical abilities required to demonstrate and perform for the specific certification.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity
• The employee must have the ability to adapt to frequently changing working conditions and to work a flexible schedule.

Salary : $19 - $23