Rescue Training Assistant — Travel-Ready Instructor Support

Code Red Safety; Signal Hill (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Code Red Safety is seeking an experienced Rescue Instructor Assistant to support delivery of Confined Space Rescue courses nationwide. You will assist the Lead Instructor, supervise hands-on evolutions, coach students, and help with safety training programs across client sites.

The role requires hands-on rescue experience, strong communication, the ability to travel extensively, and the willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and other courses as assigned.

Skills

Confined Space Rescue

Technical Rescue

Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Physical Fitness

Travel Readiness

PPE Training

Job description

Code Red Safety is seeking an experienced Rescue Instructor Assistant to support delivery of Confined Space Rescue courses nationwide. You will assist the Lead Instructor, supervise hands-on evolutions, coach students, and help with safety training programs across client sites.

The role requires hands-on rescue experience, strong communication, the ability to travel extensively, and the willingness to work a flexible schedule.