Welcome to the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter

Employment

As an employee at the American Red Cross, you could be on the front lines making a positive impact on our community. You could provide your services directly to the American public or support to the people who do. Both roles help further the mission of the Red Cross. Join our nonprofit organization, where your heart and mind go to work!

Open Positions:
Part Time Instructor

Part-Time Instructor

Summary:

A Health & Safety Instructor is a trained and authorized instructor who is paid by the Red Cross and trains in accordance with American Red Cross programs. Their main focus is to impart knowledge and skills (consistent with the American Red Cross policies, procedures, standards and guidelines) to participants within the chapter's jurisdiction.

Responsibilities:

Conducts training as defined in the Basic and Instructor Course Fact Sheets

Assesses competency of class participants as they prepare for certification. Administers practical and written exams as required by the course.

Markets and promotes all health, safety, and community services delivery systems as required.

Checks equipment for good working order and safety before and after class and reports any problems to the chapter’s designated administrator.

Prepares class training supplies, equipment and materials for pick-up.

Sends completed Course Records and Course Evaluations to chapter’s designated administrator.

Ensures availability to teach a minimum number of classes required.

Requirements:

Minimum high school diploma (or equivalent) and six months related experience and/or training [combination of experience and education is also acceptable].

Successful completion of Instructor Training and specialty training (24 total hours).

Ability to read, write and speak English using proper spelling and grammar.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Ability to listen effectively and respond to people with varied skills and abilities.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts; such as hours worked.

Ability to work with people in groups, one-on-one, and in problem solving situations.

Availability to work evenings and weekends a plus.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to P/T Instructor, American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania, 225 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or fax 412-263-5269.

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