Adjunct Instructor - CPR/First Aid Instructor
Facilitate student learning using appropriate instructional strategies
Deliver American Heart Association courses using approved curriculum, materials, technologies, and methodologies
Facilitate course content and video presentations, provide instruction and demonstrations, answer questions, and supervise hands‑on skills practice
Administer written examinations and skills evaluations, provide feedback, and determine successful completion
Fulfill teaching schedules and maintain a safe, engaging, orderly instructional environment
Prepare and manage course materials and instructional equipment
Complete AHA and FVTC documentation, including rosters, evaluations, skills testing records, and examination records
Maintain compliance with AHA guidelines, curriculum, instructor standards, Training Center policies, and FVTC procedures
Collaborate with the AHA Training Center Coordinator, College staff, fellow instructors, and departments
Provide professional instruction and service to students, employers, healthcare organizations, public safety agencies, and community partners
Support students developing and demonstrating CPR, First Aid, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and other applicable AHA knowledge and skills
Complete required AHA instructor updates, training, and professional development
Participate in meetings, instructor updates, training sessions, and team meetings
Assist with course preparation, equipment setup, cleanup, organization, and peak training periods
Support AHA-related training events and community education activities
Travel to College locations, employer sites, and approved training locations as needed
Requirements High School Diploma is required (Associate's Degree or higher is preferred)
One or more years of teaching or instructional experience preferred
Must be a current American Heart Association Instructor
Valid American Heart Association Instructor certification in one or more applicable disciplines, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, or other applicable AHA disciplines
Must maintain current AHA Instructor status and meet applicable AHA instructor and Training Center requirements
Proficiency utilizing applicable instructional technology and learning management systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively demonstrate, observe, evaluate, and provide feedback regarding hands‑on CPR and emergency cardiovascular care skills
Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, locations, and circumstances
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, employees, employers, healthcare professionals, public safety personnel, and community partners
Commitment to continuous improvement in instructional quality through current AHA methodologies, techniques, technologies, and delivery methods
Valid Driver's License
Subject to FVTC's Motor Vehicle Records Check
Ability to sit, stand, walk, move throughout training environments, and demonstrate CPR and other AHA skills
Ability to occasionally lift and carry instructional materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to perform fine motor skills and repetitive motions
Ability to travel to various FVTC facilities, employer sites, and approved instructional locations
Ability to operate a vehicle when required
Ability to set up, move, organize, clean, and store CPR manikins, AED trainers, airway equipment, audiovisual equipment, and other course materials
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in delivering American Heart Association courses, including BLS, ACLS, and PALS, while maintaining compliance with AHA guidelines and instructional standards. Proficient in utilizing instructional technology and providing effective feedback to enhance student learning and skills development.
Highest-signal resume keywords American Heart Association Instructor Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS Instruction
Instructional Technology Proficiency
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Teaching or Instructional Experience
Hard Skills CPR Instruction
Emergency Cardiovascular Care Skills
Skills Evaluation
Curriculum Development
Documentation Management
Hands‑On Skills Practice
Examination Administration
Feedback Provision
Instructional Equipment Management
AHA Methodologies
Soft Skills Adaptability
Collaboration
Continuous Improvement Commitment
Professional Communication
Organizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications American Heart Association Instructor Certification
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords AHA Guidelines
Training Center Policies
Healthcare Organizations
Public Safety Agencies
Community Education Activities
Tools & Technologies Learning Management Systems
Instructional Technology
Audiovisual Equipment
CPR Manikins
AED Trainers
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