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Butterfly Training Academy & Consulting LLC
American Red Cross CPR, First Aid & BLS Instructors
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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.
$53,863 / year median in Washington
+11% projected growth
Job Description
American Red Cross CPR, First Aid & BLS Instructors Butterfly Training Academy & Consulting LLC Tacoma, WA Job Details Contract $125
- $250 a day 7 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Cardiovascular emergency response Learning styles adaptability Instructional adaptability Accommodations in instruction Full Job Description American Red Cross CPR, First Aid & BLS Instructors Needed
- Pierce & King County, WA (Contract 1099) Butterfly Training Academy & Consulting LLC (BTAC)
- Tacoma & Lakewood, WA BTAC is expanding and launching our second hiring cycle for American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED, BLS Instructors across Pierce County, King County, and surrounding Washington State regions.
- American Red Cross Certified Instructors (CPR, AED, First Aid, BLS)
- American Red Cross Instructor Trainers are a plus
- Instructors from other organizations (example:
AHA, HSI
) willing to bridge to ARC.- New instructor candidates who want to become certified instructors— training available
- Professionals with strong communication skills, teaching ability, and a passion for emergency response education Pay Structure
- Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (Approx 2hrs 15 min): $125 per session
- Basic Life Support (Approx 2.5-3hrs): $125 per session
- Both classes in the same day (Approx 4.
Certification Requirements Required:
Current American Red Cross- Instructor Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid and/or BLS
Accepted:
Instructor Certification from other organizations such as AHA, HSI and more (must meet ARC bridging requirements)Optional:
American Red Cross Instructor Trainer Certification (strong plus)- Not certified yet? BTAC can train and certify you. Equipment Expectations
- Preferred instructors possess equipment to train up to 12 students, including:
- Manikins
- AED Trainers
- Pocket Masks
- BVMs
- Laptop & projector
- Instructor teaching materials BTAC can provide temporary equipment support for instructors who are still building their inventory. Training Locations
- Tacoma, WA (Primary Training Center)
- Lakewood, WA (Secondary Training Center)
- Mobile training available statewide Instructor Duties
- Conduct American Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid, and BLS classes
- Deliver engaging, accurate, and standards‑based instruction
- Demonstrate proper CPR, AED, first aid, and emergency response techniques
- Evaluate participant performance and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain compliance with American Red Cross program requirements
- Create a positive, supportive learning environment
- Stay current with ARC guidelines and best practices Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong public speaking and communication skills
- Knowledge of CPR, First Aid, AED, and BLS procedures
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles
- Professionalism, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills for managing class materials and documentation
- Previous teaching or emergency response experience preferred but not required Benefits of Contracting with BTAC
- Flexible schedule based on your availability
- Competitive pay with same‑day direct deposit
- Instructor development and mentorship
- Discounts on certifications
- Opportunities to grow into Instructor Trainer roles (
NOTE:
must complete ARC IT Academy to become an IT)- Support from BTAC's training network with 230+ years of combined industry experience
- Work with an award winning, rapidly growing, respected training organization in Washington State Application Questions
- Do you possess equipment to train up to 12 students?
- Are you currently certified as an American Red Cross Instructor?
- Are you willing to bridge to ARC if certified through another organization (
Example:
AHA or HSI)- What is your availability for teaching classes?
Pay:
$125.00- $250.