First Aid & CPR Instructor; Part-Time

First Aid & CPR Instructor (Part-Time, Contract) Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city. Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child‑care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more.

We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

First Aid & CPR Instructor (Part-Time, Contract) YMCA Calgary

Start Date:

Immediately End Date:
January 31st, 2027 (with possibility of annual extension) Salary: $20.80/hour - $26.00/hour

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children
• Program discounts
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities
• Leadership award opportunities
• Scholarship opportunities
• Paid recertification and training

The successful candidates will have the following:

• Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid & CPR Instructor Certification
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Duty Manager experience considered an asset
• Teaching experience considered an asset
• Health & Safety background considered an asset
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR‑C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations:
  Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John’s Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search
• Three professional references required
• By design the First Aid & CPR Instructor position is a physically demanding position. Candidates should be able to lift and twist with up to 30 lbs. Candidates will be required to travel for their position on a regular basis and will be required to set up and take down tables, chairs, and all required course material and equipment to and from the classroom or teaching space

Report directly to the Senior Health and Safety Manager the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor will:

• Act as an Association Instructor for Standard First Aid and CPR, teaching up to 7 recertification courses and 1 original course each month. CPR courses run for 4 hours, Standard First Aid recertification runs for 8 hours and Standard First Aid original courses run for 16 hours with additional set up and take down time
• Teach CPR and Standard First Aid courses
• Teach in the evenings (after 4 pm) and weekends (between 9 am – 4 pm)
• Have the ability to travel and teach city wide, including but not limited to, Shawnessy YMCA, South Health Campus YMCA, Brookfield Residential YMCA, Quarry Park Child Development Centre, Remington YMCA, Saddletowne YMCA, Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot and Shane Homes YMCA
• Complete the administration processes for each class, including printing off course rosters, cross referencing rosters with sign in sheets, tracking no‑shows, submitting hard and electronic copies to the Red Cross and maintaining and storing records
• Value different opinions and perspectives
• Have the ability to navigate the ambiguous
• Be a self‑directed and independent worker
• Have strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Be organized and accountable for being prepared prior to each class
• Have the ability to be reactive and tailor outcomes to groups needs

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