CPR Instructor

CPR INSTRUCTOR

Job Description: CPR Instructors are responsible for planning and teaching American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid courses along with planning and conducting employee training courses and exercises.

Location : Cary Street Gym & MCV Student Larrick Center

Supervisor: Mathew Scott

Starting Pay Rate: $17.00/hour

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with and teach American Red Cross courses in the instructor led and blended learning format
• Effectively use course materials and resources, including course presentations, curriculum manuals, course outlines, and the American Red Cross Learning Center
• Conduct all assigned classes in accordance with the American Red Cross requirements and Instructor Code of Conduct
• Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives
• Ensure the health and safety of the participants by making sure all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and all materials and equipment are safe
• Communicate regularly with participants to ensure they are aware of progress
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans
• Complete records and reports in a timely manner
• Assist in audits, evaluation, and hiring of RecWell staff
• Participate in instructor development meetings and training sessions
• Create and utilize lesson plans for trainings and meetings
• Provide positive and constructive feedback to participants
• Develop appropriate participant/instructor relationship
• Be enthusiastic and have fun
• Additional duties as assigned by the Aquatics & Safety Coordinator or Program Assistant

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge and application of CPR/AED and first aid skills
• Thorough knowledge and application of teaching strategies and techniques
• Understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with adults and youth
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to various situations that may arise while teaching
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Maturity & professionalism

Required Certification(s):

• Must have at least one of the following American Red Cross instructor-level certificates and corresponding base-level certificate:

1. Lifeguarding Instructor
2. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor
3. Basic Life Support Instructor
4. First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
5. Emergency Medical Response Instructor
6. Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor
7. Advanced Life Support Instructor
8. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor

Preferred Certification (must obtain within 30 days of hire) :

• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer & First Aid base-level
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor

This position is a peer leadership position. A peer leader at VCU is defined as a student who has been selected and trained to serve in a leadership role that supports student success.

Salary Range:



Position Details:

Department: Recreation and Well-Being
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE:
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Kashun Winston

Contact Email: winstonk@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: 804-828-3485