First Aid and CPR Instructor, PT

American Red Cross

. Instruct American Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses for businesses, community members, and community groups .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructing First Aid and CPR courses, maintaining certifications, and delivering high-quality training in various environments. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential for effectively teaching adult learners and managing logistics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

First Aid InstructionCPR CertificationAdult Learning FacilitationPresentation SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Teaching ExperienceClassroom SetupEquipment ManagementInventory MaintenanceLogistics CoordinationBasic Computer SkillsMS Office ProficiencyCourse Material CommunicationLifting and Moving Equipment

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

SkeduloCorporate Email

Certifications & Qualifications

Instructor CertificationBasic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

American Red CrossAdult TrainingService IndustryDecontamination Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct American Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses for businesses, community members, and community groups
Teach at American Red Cross buildings and community or corporate sites
Begin classroom setup at least 30 minutes before the scheduled class start time
Maintain, manage, store, transport, load, unload, carry, and lift assigned equipment
Reorder necessary equipment at least monthly and maintain an active supply inventory
Clean equipment according to decontamination guidelines and report maintenance issues
Deliver consistent, standardized, high-quality training
Report course delivery violations to the Instructor Manager
Adhere to registration policies for unregistered students
Commit to a fixed availability schedule in Skedulo
Communicate regularly with the Instructor Manager
Submit unavailability requests, bi-monthly expense reports, weekly timecards, and training/course records
Use the issued corporate email account for American Red Cross correspondence
Participate in town halls, 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, must maintain current basic and instructor level certifications for the courses hired to teach
1 year of related experience preferred
Previous experience in education, adult training or service industry preferred
Basic computer and email skills
Ability to utilize MS Office programs
Strong presentation abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate course material clearly and understandably
Customer service orientation
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 frequently lift and/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 an extended period

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, including six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Service Awards and recognition
Additional training and certification provided to qualified candidates after hire