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How much do contract cpr instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract cpr instructor in Alaska is $26.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.15 and $29.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract CPR instructor?

A Contract CPR Instructor is a certified professional who teaches CPR and first aid courses on an as-needed basis. They typically work for training organizations, healthcare facilities, or businesses that require CPR certification for employees. In this role, instructors set their own schedules and may conduct classes at various locations. They must maintain current certifications and ensure they deliver high-quality, up-to-date instruction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract CPR instructor?

To thrive as a Contract CPR Instructor, you need certified CPR/AED instruction credentials (often from the American Heart Association or Red Cross) and a solid understanding of emergency medical procedures. Familiarity with CPR manikins, training AEDs, and scheduling or record-keeping systems is essential. Strong communication, public speaking, and adaptability make an instructor excel in delivering engaging lessons to diverse groups. These skills ensure clear instruction, learner engagement, and effective certification of students in life-saving skills.

What does a typical workweek look like for a contract CPR instructor?

As a Contract CPR Instructor, your weekly schedule can vary based on the contracts you accept, with classes often held at workplaces, schools, community centers, or healthcare facilities. You might teach several sessions in a week, each lasting a few hours, with time allotted for set-up, equipment management, and administrative tasks such as reporting and certification processing. Collaboration is often required with training coordinators, facility managers, and other instructors. The flexibility of contract work allows you to manage your calendar, but it also means you must proactively seek out opportunities and be comfortable working independently.

Is a contract CPR instructor a good side hustle?

A contract CPR instructor can be a viable side hustle for individuals with CPR certification and teaching skills, offering flexible scheduling and the opportunity to earn extra income. It typically involves conducting training sessions for organizations or individuals and may require certification renewal and good communication skills.

Is there a demand for contract CPR instructors?

There is consistent demand for contract CPR instructors as organizations, schools, and healthcare providers seek certified professionals to teach life-saving skills. The demand can vary based on location, certification levels, and the ability to offer flexible scheduling, making experienced instructors valuable in many regions.

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Industrial Safety Instructor

Barrow, AK

North Slope Borough
Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees

$1.1K - $1.7K/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

REPORTS TO: Director of Career and Workforce Development


POSITION TYPE: Adjunct


WORK SCHEDULE: Per Semester/Course Contract


COMPENSATION: Course Credit Courses: $1,150 to $1,725 per course credit, determined by education credentials; CEUs: $40 per hour; + lodging and meals for business-related travel


CLOSING DATE: Until Filled


Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Inupiat. As an institution, we are "Unapologetically Inupiaq." This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Inupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Inupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.


SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Industrial Safety Instructor develops and teaches Industrial Safety courses within the Vocational Education and Workforce Development division of the Academic Affairs department. These courses will include, but are not limited to, 40-HR HAZWOPER, 8-HR HAZWOPER Refresher CPR/First Aid w/AED, and OSHA 30 General Industry.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepares and maintains updated instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum.
  • Maintains cooperative working relations with key partners to manage and enhance services to local, regional, statewide, and international partners.
  • Participates in the development of and contributes to the quality of College-level curriculum in the area of study.
  • Evaluates student performance and submits appropriate grades, documentation, and reports.
  • Completes reports and presentations, and attends meetings and special events, as required.
  • Participates in professional development, as appropriate.
  • Periodically travels throughout the North Slope Borough at all times of the year.
  • Actively participates in College and community service including serving on community and task forces, participating in College activities, curriculum planning, professional development, and assisting in the budgeting of assigned programs.
  • Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Demonstrated teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in curriculum development.
  • Demonstrated experience with distance delivery.
  • Ability to travel throughout the North Slope community via plane
  • Good computer skills, including MS Word and Power Point.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment, including working with various cultural organizations and community cultural experts.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Inupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
  • Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
  • Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
  • Ability to support Ilisagvik College's mission.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE [Required]:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to teach HAZWOPER and CRP/First Aid w/AED classes
  • A minimum of 3 years teaching experience or equivalent experience in the field.


LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in industrial safety, environmental science, or related fields.
  • National certification [i.e. CET, CSP, CHCM, CHMM, etc.].
  • HMTRI trained.
  • Construction (29 CFR 1926) and General (29 CFR 1910) Industry safety-related experience.
  • OSHA 500 and 501 authorized instructor.
  • DOT, and/or RCRA and/or EPA experience.
  • Hazardous waste site and or spill site work experience.
  • Valid driver's license.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms.The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionallyrequired to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The environmental conditions described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to workindoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.


If any questions about course load, please contact
workforce@ilisagvik.edu

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Work Place and Equal Opportunity Employer