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River Prepared First Aid Training

CPR Instructor

Pay: $35–$66/hr

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Santa Rosa, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

A First Aid Instructor provides instruction in first aid and life saving skills and procedures. Leads classes and hands-on practice with first aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and more advanced life saving techniques. Provides instruction to individuals, educators, medical and emergency medical professionals.

$68,718 / year median in California

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

We are a growing CPR instruction company based in the San Francisco North Bay area, servicing Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties. We are looking to bring on board an experienced American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor. This would be for occasional work as classes come up, with a view to ramping up demand. This would be on a 1099/independent contractor basis. We do have a class coming up in September for which we are looking for an instructor and likely more thereafter.

Requirements:

Serious about teaching high quality American Red Cross (ARC) classes with the goal of having participants leave the classroom prepared to save a life.
Friendly, professional and accessible approach to students
Qualified to teach ARC R25 classes
Able to teach in Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties, with reliable transportation. Classes are generally held in businesses in the north bay.
Has access to six adult manikins (with feedback devices), six infant manikins (with feedback devices), six AED training devices, and all the other equipment - in good condition - needed to teach ARC-compliant courses.
Qualified to teach ARC Skill Boost courses is a plus.

Responsibilities Conduct instructor-led training sessions on CPR, AED and first aid techniques to American Red Cross standards. Utilize adult education principles to create engaging, interactive classroom experiences that enhance learning retention. Assess participant skills through hands-on practice and provide constructive feedback to ensure competency. Maintain accurate records of training sessions, participant progress, and certification statuses in compliance with organizational policies. Qualifications Proven experience in adult education or classroom instruction, preferably within emergency response or health sciences fields. Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences through public speaking and clear instruction. Certification as an American Red Cross CPR and AED trainer; additional certifications in first aid instruction are highly desirable. Hands-on experience with first aid instruction simulation manikins, automated external defibrillation trainers, and related teaching tools. Punctual, friendly, professional and organized.

Pay:

$35.00 - $66.00 per hour Expected hours: 3.0 - 12.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person