Rescue Training Assistant

• Assist the Lead Rescue Instructor with the delivery of Confined Space Rescue courses for Code Red Safety employees and external clients.
• Support classroom instruction and hands-on practical rescue evolutions under the direction of the Lead Instructor.
• Demonstrate proper confined space rescue techniques, equipment use, patient packaging, retrieval systems, mechanical advantage systems, rope systems, and other applicable rescue skills.
• Work directly with students during practical exercises to reinforce proper techniques and provide coaching and corrective instruction.
• Assist with Code Red Safety new-hire rescue orientations, refresher training, and competency evaluations.
• Assist with additional safety and rescue-related training programs, including:
• Confined Space Awareness
• Fresh Air / Bottle Watch training
• Respiratory protection and related safety training
• Respirator fit testing
• Other rescue and safety courses as assigned
• Assist with the setup, inspection, organization, and breakdown of rescue and training equipment before and after each course.
• Verify training equipment is maintained in safe, serviceable condition and immediately report damaged or deficient equipment.
• Assist with preparing training areas, confined-space props, rope systems, retrieval systems, breathing-air equipment, and other practical training stations.
• Help maintain student attendance records, practical evaluations, training documentation, and other required course records.
• Maintain a professional and safety-focused learning environment while representing Code Red Safety at client facilities nationwide.
• Follow Code Red Safety procedures as well as applicable OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, client, and site-specific requirements.
• Perform other training and Rescue Operations duties as assigned.

• Previous hands-on experience in Confined Space Rescue and technical rescue operations.
• Strong working knowledge of confined-space hazards, rescue equipment, rope systems, retrieval systems, and rescue procedures.
• Ability to safely demonstrate and explain rescue techniques to individuals with varying levels of experience.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of a Lead Instructor and as part of a coordinated instructional team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding rescue evolutions, including climbing, lifting, carrying equipment, working at heights, maneuvering in confined spaces, and working while wearing required PPE.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States for training assignments.
• Ability to work a flexible, part-time/as-needed schedule. Assignments may include multiple consecutive days and varying schedules depending on course and client requirements.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable company travel and client-site requirements.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Confined Space Rescue training/certification or documented equivalent rescue training.

The following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Previous experience as a rescue instructor, assistant instructor, rescue team lead, or trainer.
• Confined Space Rescue – Operations and/or Technician level.
• High Angle Rope Rescue – Operations and/or Technician level.
• Low Angle Rope Rescue – Operations and/or Technician level.
• IFSAC and/or Pro Board rescue certifications.
• Firefighter I, II, or equivalent fire service training.
• EMR, EMT, Paramedic, or other emergency medical certification.
• HAZMAT First Responder Awareness, Operations, and/or Technician-level training.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30.
• TWIC.
• Experience working in refineries, petrochemical facilities, construction sites, power generation facilities, manufacturing facilities, or other industrial…