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Instructor I - Youth & Community Services (instructs

Department: Health & Safety, Youth & Community Services
Chapter: Oregon Trail Chapter
Location: Portland
Employment Category: Part Time Jobs

Upon successful completion of Instructor Training, Instructor's must be available to instruct classes at least 2 Saturdays per month.  Instructors must be interested, able and willing to teach Youth classes such as "Babysitting" and "When I'm In Charge" in addition to other Health and Safety courses.

Responsibilities:
This position conducts American Red Cross Health and Safety, Youth and Community Services (HSYCS) courses at the Red Cross Training Center and various sites within the Oregon Trail Chapter service delivery area, including businesses and general public settings. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Instructs American Red Cross HSYCS courses (CPR, First Aid, AED, Babysitter, When I'm In Charge, Blood bourne pathogens) in accordance with National American Red Cross and Oregon Trail Chapter guidelines, standards and customer expectations.
  •  Available to instruct 8 hours per week (32 hours per month).
  • Transports all course equipment and materials, following HSYCS supply room procedures.
  • Completes and returns all required course paperwork within 72 business hours.
  • Promotes and supports HSYCS financial goals in product and emergency preparedness sales. Consistently cross-sells product in all classes.
  • Promotes and represents the mission of the American Red Cross and the Oregon Trail Chapter to all class participants and customers in a professional manner.
  • Participates as a team member of HSYCS to achieve departmental training goals.
  • Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience that indicates skills and abilities in a classroom instruction setting.

 

Successful completion of American Red Cross Instructor Course. 

Cultural Competency
Ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.  Demonstrates awareness of own cultural views and attitudes as well as of different cultures. Is able to facilitate partnerships, communicate both internally and externally and conduct service delivery cross-culturally.
Volunteer Relations
Ability to meaningfully engage and work with volunteers in all facets of job duties. Ability to learn from volunteer knowledge, skills and experiences. Ability to share your knowledge, skills and abilities with volunteers.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary: $11.59 / hour
How to Apply: To apply, please download and complete an application for employment and submit your application, resume and cover letter to otcrecruiting@redcross-pdx.org or by fax to 503.284.4247.  This position will remain open until filled.