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Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good Job Description: As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world.
We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs.
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We are currently seeking a First Aid and CPR Instructor in Oakland, CA and surrounding area.
This is a part-time, benefits eligible position working a variable schedule.
(Bilingual -English and Spanish preferred) Location: (Be located 75-mile radius); Oakland, CA within the 75 mile range.
Hours : Tuesday
– Saturday in-between the hours of 6:00am-11:59pm Responsible to deliver corporate classes to community groups at corporate facilities and/or at community or corporate sites.
Responsible to provide high quality instruction per program guidelines, provide the necessary information/reports in a timely manner and properly maintain equipment in their possession.
Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
We help increase the preparedness of our communities by offering courses in First Aid, CPR/AED, Babysitter’s Training, Lifeguard Training, Certified Nurse Aid Training, and other certification courses.
American Red Cross Health and Safety instructors are an elite group of professionals who teach valuable lifesaving skills to 12 million people each year in businesses, schools, and communities.
Responsibilities Instruction: Teaches Red Cross Health and Safety courses within their current certifications to businesses and to the community.
Confirms course at least 3-5 business days before the scheduled course.
Must arrive to teaching site a minimum 30 minutes before class is to begin.
Supply Chain/Logistics: Responsible for maintaining, managing and storing all assigned equipment, including storage at assigned work location and transporting equipment in personal vehicle.
Responsible for re-ordering all necessary equipment at least once per month and maintaining and managing an active inventory of supplies at all times.
Instructors are responsible for transporting, loading/unloading, carrying and/or lifting equipment as necessary at assigned teaching locations.
At conclusion of class, is responsible for the cleaning equipment according to established decontamination guidelines and reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate logistics staff member.
Quality Assurance : Responsible for applying quality assurance and control programs.
Integrates quality improvement activities and measures in overall service provision.
Ensures that the proper safety measures are in place to protect customers and staff who participate in the training activities.
Resource Management: Responsible for efficient and effective use of resources.
Adheres to the financial and registration policy regarding unregistered students in Community classes.
Availability: Commit to a fixed availability schedule within the scheduling software, Skedulo to meet teaching needs of the territory.
Communications/Reporting: Engages in regular communications with Training Specialist regarding course updates and latest changes to products/services.
Actively submits unavailability requests, as necessary, in Skedulo when not available to be assigned to classes.
Submits training activity and other course related records according to standard timelines.
Where applicable, training and course-related records must be submitted electronically using the American Red Cross web-based learning center.
The instructor is required to use the corporate email account (Redcross.org) issued to him/her upon hire, for all American Red Cross related correspondence.
Personnel Management: When an instructor’s certification is at the level of an Instructor Trainer, they may mentor or coach other instructors as a part of new instructor orientation or during instructor remediation provide supervision to instructors to ensure high quality delivery of services and products.
Additional duties may include the following: Participation during Town Hall Meetings, quarterly In
– Service Training, Product updates, training requirement, certification classes and approved development training.
In addition instructors may need to perform light logistics such as restocking of equipment.
This activity must be pre-approved by Training Specialist.
Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).Current certification to be an instructor in discipline is desired.
Additional training and certification will be provided to qualified candidate after hire through American Red Cross Health & Safety Service courses.
Once certified, the instructor must maintain current basic and instructor level certifications for the courses they have been hired to teach.
Experience: Previous experience in education, adult training or service industry preferred.
Basic computer and email skills and demonstrated ability to utilize MS Office programs Comfort and experience in using audio-visual technology (computer/LCD, PowerPoint, etc.) for educational delivery.
Skills and Abilities: Must have strong presentation abilities and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate course material in a clear and understandable manner.
Customer service orientation.
Ability to teach effectively in an adult learning environment.
Other: Flexible schedule required during the day, evening or weekends.
Travel: Ability to travel regionally 100%.
Current Driver’s License preferred.
Access to reliable transportation to training sites.
Essential Functions /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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must be able to use fingers to grasp, move and manipulate small objects.
The employee must use the stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance Apply now Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested in Volunteering?
Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering.
You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents.
The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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