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We are currently seeking an Educator and Development Specialist - Aquatics This is a work from home position and is open to qualified candidates within the United States.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
American Red Cross Educator and Development Specialist primary responsibility is to serve as coach, role model and Subject Matter Expert in all programs including Lifeguarding and Water Safety plus others (Caregiving, EMR, Babysitter's Training, Responding to Emergencies, BBP, Skills Boosts, and Aquatics etc.) for the Service Delivery Team. The Training Services Educator and Development Specialist supports the delivery of Red Cross programs delivered to program standards by providing support to the Service Delivery Observation program where they will recommend professional development and growth opportunities, support instructors by conducting development activities, and facilitate instructor development trainings. This role will act as lead in the Observe the Observer program, support expanding virtual training programs, and instruct American Red Cross program trainings in the assigned specialty area for the American Red Cross. The Educator and Development Specialist is responsible for providing high quality (in person and virtual) instruction, providing feedback, reviewing necessary reports in a timely manner, and properly maintaining equipment in their possession or under their delegated responsibility.
This position is responsible for demonstrating high quality exemplary training instruction, a leader in setting communication/coaching expectations and setting standards for performance evaluation to course attendees, providing necessary reports and administrative duties under their delegated responsibility.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
Instruction: Develops, handles administrative duties, and leads high level programs (including but not limited to) training and development sessions as designed in the assigned specialty area for the American Red Cross only when approved and directed by Training Services. Responsible for efficient and effective academy preparation, delivery, and post activities. Serves as primary Instructor Trainer Educator Specialist for Lifeguarding and WSI. May teach academy courses in specialty area.
* Communications: Engages in regular communications with Service Delivery Resource Management Team and Training Operations regarding observation program support, program roll outs, virtual training, and growth and development activities. Invites input and shares ownership, ensures accountability, and visibility. Is confident under pressure, resilient, handles and manages conflict and emergency situations effectively, facilitates decision making, change management, reconciles, and solves discrepancies, makes recommendations, and implements related actions. Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity, bounces back from setbacks.
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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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