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Help the American Red Cross mission . . . teach Health and Safety Services courses!

                                     

Each year, the American Red Cross teaches valuable lifesaving skills to nearly 12 million people. To grow this number, we need your help, time, knowledge, and experience.

Become an American Red Cross instructor and you can:

• Make a difference in others' lives as well as your own.
• Train co-workers and others in your company or organization.
• Give your time to help others learn to save lives.
• Teach a variety of courses including First Aid, CPR/AED, Water Safety,
  Babysitting, Pet First Aid, and more.
• Gain valuable teaching experience and receive great training.
• Benefit from excellent Red Cross materials that make learning and teaching both easy and fun.

Are you the right person for the job?

• An instructor is a member of a select group of trained and authorized individuals, who reflects the standards and ideals of the American Red Cross.
  
  
• Instructors teach American Red Cross programs within the Chapter's jurisdiction and impart knowledge and skills consistent with American Red Cross policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Here are some qualities we look for in American Red Cross instructors:

• Communication Skills: Someone who is a good speaker and listener and enjoys communicating with a variety of people?
• Subject Knowledge: Someone willing to develop a thorough knowledge of the course subject matter and learn new developments. The Red Cross provides the training you need to ensure you're on the cutting edge.
• Positive Attitude: Someoe enthusiastic about teaching lifesaving skills to others and willing to be patient and friendly with their students.
• Patience and Flexibility: Someone who can explain facts and answer questions, as well as adjust to the diverse learning needs of students.
• Professional Behavior: Someone who is punctual, reliable, able to manage a group of people, and willing to follow rules and regulations.

To view and register for instructor training classes and courses, click here.

For more information on how to become a Red Cross Health & Safety Instructor, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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