Instructor - San Diego Pacific Coast CPR La Mesa, CA Job Details Contract $200 - $300 a day 16 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Cardiac arrest emergency response Patient resuscitation PALS Certification Cardiac arrest protocols Classroom management BLS Certification Pediatrics Emergency medicine Critical care experience Classroom Teaching Child-specific first aid instruction Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) training instruction Full Job Description About the Position Pacific Coast CPR is seeking a dependable and experienced American Heart Association (AHA) PALS Instructor to teach Pediatric Advanced Life Support courses at our San Diego training location. We are an established American Heart Association Training Site offering BLS, ACLS, Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid, and other emergency cardiovascular care courses. As we expand our San Diego course offerings, we are looking for a PALS Instructor interested in teaching recurring classes with our company. This is a flexible independent-contractor opportunity that can work well for nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals looking for additional income outside of their regular clinical schedule. Responsibilities Teach
AHA PALS
Provider courses at our San Diego training center Facilitate PALS skills stations, team scenarios, and megacode testing Provide professional and engaging instruction to healthcare professionals Follow current
AHA PALS
course requirements and guidelines Maintain a professional and welcoming classroom environment Pacific Coast CPR handles student registration, scheduling, classroom space, equipment, course materials, and administrative support , allowing the instructor to focus primarily on teaching.
Qualifications Required:
Current American Heart Association PALS Instructor certification Current
AHA PALS
Provider certification Current AHA BLS Provider certification Strong understanding of PALS algorithms, pediatric assessment, respiratory emergencies, shock, rhythm recognition, and pediatric cardiac arrest Dependable, professional, and comfortable leading a classroom independently Clinical experience in pediatrics, emergency medicine, critical care, respiratory therapy, nursing, paramedicine, or a related field is preferred. Schedule We are initially looking for an instructor available to teach approximately 2-3 PALS classes per month , with the potential for additional classes as enrollment and our PALS program grow. Class dates are scheduled in advance and can be coordinated around the instructor's availability. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a full-time healthcare position who would like to teach occasionally on a flexible schedule. Compensation $200-$250 per completed PALS class Compensation is paid per class, not hourly , and will be determined based on class enrollment. This is an independent-contractor position. About Pacific Coast CPR Pacific Coast CPR is an American Heart Association Training Site providing CPR and advanced life support training throughout Southern California. We operate training locations in San Diego County and Ventura County and are continuing to expand our courses and instructor team. We're looking for someone interested in developing an ongoing teaching relationship with Pacific Coast CPR as our PALS program grows. To Apply Please submit your resume or a brief introduction including: Your current occupation and clinical background Your PALS teaching experience Current AHA Instructor certifications General availability How frequently you would be interested in teaching Applicants must currently hold an
AHA PALS
Instructor certification. A PALS Provider certification alone does not qualify an applicant to teach