First Aid and CPR Instructor

American Red Cross

. Instruct American Red Cross classes for community groups at American Red Cross buildings and community or corporate sites .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong presentation and communication skills, effectively teaching in an adult learning environment while maintaining current certifications. Proficient in managing logistics and equipment for training sessions, ensuring quality and consistency in course delivery.

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Current Instructor CertificationStrong Presentation AbilitiesMS Office ProficiencyAbility to Teach EffectivelyAudio-Visual Technology Experience

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Hard Skills

Basic Computer SkillsInstructor-Level CertificationsCourse Material CommunicationLogistics ManagementEquipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

RedCross.org EmailAudio-Visual TechnologyPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCurrent Instructor Certification

Industry Keywords

American Red CrossTraining ServicesAdult Learning EnvironmentQuality AssuranceCommunity Classes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct American Red Cross classes for community groups at American Red Cross buildings and community or corporate sites
Deliver Red Cross Training Services courses within current certifications
Begin classroom setup at least 30 minutes before the scheduled class start
Maintain, manage, store, transport, load, unload, carry, and lift assigned equipment
Reorder necessary equipment at least monthly and maintain active supply inventories
Clean equipment according to decontamination guidelines and report maintenance issues
Ensure quality, consistency, and standardized course delivery
Report violations to the Instructor Manager for quality assurance review
Follow registration policies for unregistered students in community classes
Commit fixed availability in Skedulo to meet territory teaching needs
Communicate regularly with the Instructor Manager
Submit unavailability requests, bi-monthly expense reports, weekly timecards, and required training records
Use the issued RedCross.org corporate email for American Red Cross correspondence
Participate in town halls, quarterly all-member virtual meetings, product updates, certification classes, and approved development training
Perform light logistics, including restocking equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Current certification to be an instructor in the discipline is desired
Once certified, maintain current basic and instructor-level certifications for courses hired to teach
Basic computer and email skills
Demonstrated ability to utilize MS Office programs
Strong presentation abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate course material clearly and understandably
Ability to teach effectively in an adult learning environment
Ability to travel regionally 90–95%
Current driver's license
Access to reliable transportation to training sites
Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
Frequently lift or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds
Ability to work in a small cubicle and sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
Fixed availability schedule during the day, evening, or weekends
Comfort and experience using audio-visual technology, including computer/LCD and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
11 paid holidays, comprising six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Short- and Long-Term Disability and Insurance
Service awards and recognition
Mentors who empower career growth
Additional training and certification provided to qualified candidates after hire