Adjunct Instructor, CPR/First Aid - Laramie County Community College

Overview

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

Job Summary:  Core responsibilities of this position include:

The CPR Instructor is a part-time, non-benefitted, position that teaches non-credit classes offered to the LCCC service area community members. The instructor teaches American Heart Association (AHA) CPR and First Aid both on campus and, on occasion, at the client’s workplace. Duties include: instruction, coordinating the purchase of materials with the area’s administrative assistant, submitting student information to AHA, and ensuring student safety. This position will coordinate an on-going training schedule with the area’s administrative assistant that may fluctuate depending on community need and availability. Communicating with staff as well as students is a vital skill and professionalism is required. The instructor must also support the Business Training office in ensuring all student paperwork is complete and properly submitted.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

Compensation: $33.39/hr.

Screening Date: This position is open until filled. For full consideration, apply by May 4th, 2024.

Start Date: As soon after screening as practical. Tentative start date: June 3rd, 2024. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: – this position is Non-Exempt, i.e., is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

• Instruct students and comply with American Heart Association requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate with staff, students and, on occasion, other instructors.
• Work with the Business Training Administrative Assistant to coordinate class start time and dates for upcoming courses.
• Instruct students, administer tests, and verify certification for students and track student information as required by the American Heart Association.
• Monitor and research changes in the industry and field of study and adapt program classes to meet these standards.
• Prepare teaching materials, documents and a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records for the purpose of providing necessary information to appropriate parties.
• Assess a students’ skills, knowledge and/or abilities pertaining to CPR and First Aid for the purpose of providing feedback to students.
• Coordinate regularly with the Business Training office regarding the details and status of the course as well as required paperwork such as the submission of course evaluations, and any information required or requested by the American Heart Association.
• Interact with a diverse group of students and the public in a professional manner.
• Professional knowledge and ability within the discipline of assigned instruction
• Monitor equipment, materials, and program operations for safety and compliance with Program, Department, and College procedures and policy. Notify appropriate supervisors or campus entities of concerns or safety issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgement and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to chose the most appropriate one.
• Customer and Personal Service – knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Public Safety and Security – knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum, teaching, and instruction for individual and groups, and measurement of training effects.
• Technology skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office software and electronic mail software.
• Oral and written comprehension – the ability to listen and read and understand information and ideas presented in written and spoken words.
• Oral and written expression – ability to communicate information and ideas in writing or while speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality regarding both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors.
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required.
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations.

Physical/Mental Demands: 

• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor.
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential position functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds.

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a valid American Heart Association CPR instructor certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Other related safety certifications including being an authorized OSHA instructor

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, genetic information, political affiliation, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.