On-Call CPR Instructor

education support professionals - esp/classified - healthcare

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start date

open date 08/25/2026

closing date

on-call cpr instructor

summary description

under general supervision, instructs washoe county school district employees on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr). Cpr is the noninvasive assessment and intervention used to treat victims of cardiovascular and/or respiratory emergencies and stroke. Cpr instructor may be teaching employees who may never have taken a cpr class before to those who are renewing the cpr certification. Cpr courses are taught in accordance with current american heart association guidelines .

essential duties and responsibilities

• aha compliance
  : follows american heart association curriculum strictly when teaching cpr courses.
• knowledge evaluation
  : appraises student psychomotor skills and cognitive knowledge using standard methods.
• student support
  : provides ongoing positive and corrective feedback to core participants.
• remediation
  : offers reasonable extra instruction to students who require additional help.
• logistics handling
  : follows proper procedures for the set-up and dismantling of all course equipment.
• av operation
  : operates audio-visual equipment successfully including dvd players and flat-screen monitors.

communication & interpersonal skills

• clear messaging
  : communicates effectively and presents complex information in an engaging manner.
• people skills
  : interacts comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• empathy
  : displays high levels of patience and understanding with learners.

qualifications

any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:

• education: high school diploma or equivalent
• experience: minimum one year training experience with strong communication skills. Knowledge of dvd/vcr player and flat screen monitors.
• licenses/certificates: current american heart association instructor at the level being taught (bls) and american health association healthcare provider.

special considerations: this is an on-call position and hours are days, evenings and saturdays.

competencies for successful performance of job duties

knowledge of:

• certifying agency guidelines
  : master american heart association (aha), red cross, or ashi protocols.
• basic life support
  : perform high-quality chest compressions and rescue breaths for all ages.
• aed operation
  : deploy automated external defibrillators quickly and safely on victims.
• choking relief
  : execute abdominal thrusts and back blows for airway obstructions.
• adult vs. Pediatric
  : adjust compression depth, hand placement, and breath ratios for children.
• manikin maintenance
  : clean, sanitize, and replace lung bags in training equipment.
• classroom management
  : lead diverse groups, manage time, and maintain an organized environment.
• skill evaluation
  : watch students closely to correct posture, depth, and compression rate.
• first aid integration
  : teach bleeding control, shock management, and epi-pen administration.
• legal protections
  : explain good samaritan laws and the concept of implied consent.

skill:

• flawless technique
  : perfect execution of chest compressions and rescue breaths.
• equipment mastery
  : proficiency in operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting feedback mannequins and aed trainers.
• regulatory knowledge
  : deep understanding of current emergency cardiovascular care (ecc) guidelines.
• first aid expertise
  : knowledge of choking relief, injury management, and universal precautions.

abilities:

• public speaking
  : ability to speak clearly, confidently, and concisely to diverse groups.
• constructive feedback
  : skill to correct a student's physical technique gently but effectively.
• classroom management
  : capacity to keep lessons on…