AHA CPR Instructor & Training Coordinator

Jobtailor; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified instructor to coordinate American Heart Association courses and support the Resuscitation Simulation Department in Florida. You will ensure courses meet AHA standards and manage classrooms, equipment, and student ratios while applying adult learning techniques.

The role involves preparing lesson plans aligned with AHA curricula, delivering interactive instruction, and evaluating trainee learning using approved formats.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent licensure education.
• Current state licensure as an RN, RRT, EMTP, or MD.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Four years of experience as a BLS, ACLS and/or PALS provider.
• Ability to float to other Cleveland Clinic locations within the Florida region.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of experience as an American Heart Association or American Red Cross instructor preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS, ACLS, or PALS within the new hire period.
• High degree of dexterity using a PC.
• Normal or corrected vision, hearing, and speech.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk extensively.
• Occasional ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must follow standard precautions and use required personal protective equipment.
• Must comply with annual influenza vaccination program or obtain an approved exemption.
• Offers of employment are followed by controlled-substance testing.
• Must satisfy applicable Florida background-screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the classroom aspects of American Heart Association courses.
• Ensure courses are held according to American Heart Association standards and guidelines.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the Resuscitation Simulation Department.
• Reserve and organize classrooms and equipment for scheduled classes.
• Ensure instructors, equipment, classroom instruction, and student ratios meet required standards.
• Apply adult learning techniques.
• Adapt and develop training materials.
• Prepare and adapt lesson plans based on American Heart Association curriculum and competency-based education principles.
• Deliver interactive, participative instruction and elicit frequent responses.
• Select and use audiovisual hardware and software to reinforce learning.
• Evaluate and document trainee classroom and laboratory reactions and learning using approved formats.

Skills

Adult Learning Techniques

Curriculum Development

Lesson Planning

Classroom Coordination

Evaluation and Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent licensure education

RN Licensure

RRT Licensure

EMTP Certification

MD

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Audiovisual Hardware

Audiovisual Software

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified instructor to coordinate American Heart Association courses and support the Resuscitation Simulation Department in Florida. You will ensure courses meet AHA standards and manage classrooms, equipment, and student ratios while applying adult learning techniques.

The role involves preparing lesson plans aligned with AHA curricula, delivering interactive instruction, and evaluating trainee learning using approved formats.