Job Description:
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.
We are currently seeking a Health & Safety Instructor in the Grand Rapids, MI. This is a part-time position that will be scheduled up to 19 hours per week, with fixed availability for scheduling on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays each week. Instructors must be available for 12 hour shifts as needed; business needs can range for coverage anywhere from 6am-9pm. Classes are from 2-6 hours long, and daily hours worked are usually 8 hours or less. Additional availability is welcome and may result in additional teaching assignments, but may not replace fixed availability (previously listed) in any given week. Instructors in this position will be required to travel routinely to locations throughout a 60 mile radius of Grand Rapids.
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: Manages all equipment and inventory in their possession. This may include transporting, unloading and setting-up the necessary materials and supplies needed to teach classes and return the materials to the prescribed location. 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: Submits availability to teach in When-to-Work monthly and keeps the availability current in the system 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 communicates with Training Schedule Coordinator regarding availability to teach. 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 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 Off... For full info follow application link.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , gender identity, orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
