What are the responsibilities and job description for the AHA Adjunct Instructor position at Dixie Technical College?
Summary:
Dixie Technical College supports our clients by delivering exceptional training experiences. This is an on-call position for an adjunct instructor who holds a current American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification in good standing. Potential teaching opportunities include First Aid, CPR/AED (all ages), Pediatric FA, Blood-borne & Airborne Pathogens, and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification courses. Applicants should be familiar and experienced with traditional classroom and blended training formats.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Instructors are responsible for providing high quality, superior instruction, completing and returning all required course documentation, and maintaining of high quality, fully functioning training equipment for each class.
- Arrive 30-45 minutes prior to start of class for set-up; advise Dixie Tech staff and/or customer point of contact of any issues that could cause delays
- Represent Dixie Tech CPR to customers, presenting professional appearance and attitude and providing excellent customer service; course evaluations will be provided to clients following classes.
- Maintain thorough familiarity with treatment protocols and company policy.
- Facilitate all certification courses in accordance with the current AHA guidelines
- Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable needs
- Additional administrative work and time may be needed.
- Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid AHA BLS Instructor Card
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Must pass background check
- Must be proficient in all basic First Aid/BBP and CPR/AED/BLS skills
- Prefer experience teaching AHA classes
- Ability to communicate course material in a clear and understandable manner
- Must be comfortable teaching in small and large classes settings (with support for larger classes)
- Must meet physical requirements to instruct class, including the ability to lift/carry at least 20 lbs
- Flexible schedule: opportunities available during days, evenings, and weekends
- Basic computer and email skills are desirable
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Strong communications and presentation skills
- The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
While we thank all applicants for applying, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted during the selection process.
The State of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Employees and potential employees are subject to a criminal background check and drug testing. This position is exempt under the Fair Standards Labor Act.
