Red Cross Instructor

About the role

The Red Cross Instructor is responsible for the safety, instruction and training of the Red Cross program for District employees and other clinics.

Responsibilities

• Teach Red Cross courses such as Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED/FA, and Babysitting.
• Ensure all participants adhere to safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with the public and other team members.
• Work independently and take direction well.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Currently certified as an American Red Cross Instructor for the discipline you are instructing.

Qualifications

• Possess a professional and welcoming demeanor.
• Highly motivated and can take direction well.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Passionate about teaching and working in the community.

Benefits & Perks

• FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools.
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week).
• Pay sick leave.
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within.
• Flexible schedules.

About Us

We foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs. We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.