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Riverside Health System Non-Providers

$18.20 - $23.68/hr

High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) Experience * 1 year Instructor Experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications * Water Safety Instruct Trainer (WSI) - American Red Cross (ARC) within 30 ...

Aqua-Tots Swim School

Water Safety Instructor- LSG

Mansfield, TX · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Water Safety Instructor- Aqua-Tots Swim School (Indoor Pool Instructor, WSI, Swim Coach) Location: Mansfield, TX Job Type: Part time Pay: $13-15 Schedule: Flexible availability required, including ...

Aqua-Tots Swim School

Water Safety Instructor- LSG

Littleton, CO · On-site

$15.50 - $16.50/hr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Water Safety Instructor- Aqua-Tots Swim School (Indoor Pool Instructor, WSI, Swim Coach) Location: Littleton Job Type: Part time Pay: $15.50-16.50 Schedule: Flexible availability required, including ...

Aqua-Tots Swim School

Water Safety Instructor - LSG

Mckinney, TX · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Water Safety Instructor- Aqua-Tots Swim School (Indoor Pool Instructor, WSI, Swim Coach) Location: Central McKinney, TX Job Type: Part time Pay: $13-15 Schedule: Flexible availability required ...

Aqua-Tots Swim School

Water Safety Instructor- LSG

Arvada, CO · On-site

$15.50 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Water Safety Instructor- Aqua-Tots Swim School (Indoor Pool Instructor, WSI, Swim Coach) Location: Arvada Job Type: Part time Pay: $15.50-16.50 Schedule: Flexible availability required, including ...

Aqua-Tots Swim School

Water Safety Instructor- LSG

Rockwall, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Water Safety Instructor- Aqua-Tots Swim School (Indoor Pool Instructor, WSI, Swim Coach) Location: Job Type: Part time Pay: Schedule: Flexible availability required, including afternoons/evenings and ...

West Virginia K-12 Jobs

Safety Instructor

Charleston, WV · On-site

$25/hr

Conduct safety inspections and audits. Monitor trainees in computer lab. Assist in the development of curriculum. Interface with business and industrial owners/managars/workers. Assist in the RTC ...

Aqua-Tots Development

Water Safety Instructor- LSG

Littleton, CO · On-site

$15.50 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Water Safety Instructor- Aqua-Tots Swim School (Indoor Pool Instructor, WSI, Swim Coach) Location: Littleton Job Type: Part time Pay: $15.50-16.50 Schedule: Flexible availability required, including ...

Aqua-Tots Development

Water Safety Instructor- LSG

Mansfield, TX · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Water Safety Instructor- Aqua-Tots Swim School (Indoor Pool Instructor, WSI, Swim Coach) Location: Mansfield, TX Job Type: Part time Pay: $13-15 Schedule: Flexible availability required, including ...

Aqua-Tots Development

Water Safety Instructor- LSG

Houston, TX · On-site

$13 - $14/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Water Safety Instructor- Aqua-Tots Swim School (Indoor Pool Instructor, WSI, Swim Coach) Location: Cypress Job Type: Part time Pay: $13-14 Schedule: Flexible availability required, including ...

Aqua-Tots Development

Water Safety Instructor- LSG

Arvada, CO · On-site

$15.50 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Water Safety Instructor- Aqua-Tots Swim School (Indoor Pool Instructor, WSI, Swim Coach) Location: Arvada Job Type: Part time Pay: $15.50-16.50 Schedule: Flexible availability required, including ...

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How much do safety instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for safety instructor in the United States is $28.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a safety instructor?

Safety Instructors are professionals who educate individuals or groups on safety protocols, procedures, and regulations in various environments such as workplaces, schools, or industrial settings. They design and deliver training sessions on topics like emergency response, equipment use, and hazard prevention. Safety Instructors ensure that trainees understand and can apply safety standards to minimize risks and prevent accidents. Their role is crucial in fostering a culture of safety and compliance within organizations.

What does a safety instructor do?

As a safety instructor, you teach people how to comply with OSHA workplace standards. As part of your responsibilities and duties, you may review potential threats in a given area, help create countermeasures to minimize potential risks, and assess the training needs of employees. You often attend meetings, must keep up with changing safety laws, evaluate employee compliance, and otherwise help make each work area as safe as possible. Many details of this job vary based on the work environment. For example, medical laboratories often have very different safety needs than construction sites, so it’s essential to adapt your techniques with each employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a safety instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Safety Instructor, you need thorough knowledge of safety regulations, risk assessment, and instructional design, often supported by certifications such as OSHA or First Aid/CPR instructor credentials. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), presentation software, and safety equipment is commonly required. Strong communication, public speaking, and the ability to engage diverse learners are vital soft skills that distinguish effective instructors. These skills and qualifications ensure safety instructors can deliver impactful training, promote compliance, and create safer work environments.

What are some common challenges safety instructors face when training diverse groups, and how can they effectively address them?

Safety Instructors often work with trainees from various backgrounds, experience levels, and learning styles, which can make it challenging to ensure everyone understands and retains critical safety information. To address this, instructors should use a mix of teaching methods—such as demonstrations, hands-on activities, and visual aids—to cater to different learning preferences. Creating an inclusive environment, encouraging questions, and checking for understanding through practical assessments help ensure all participants are engaged and competent. Regularly updating training materials to reflect current regulations and industry best practices is also essential.

What is the difference between Safety Instructor vs Lifeguard?

AspectSafety InstructorLifeguard
Required CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Safety Instructor CertificationCPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Certification
Work EnvironmentSchools, training centers, corporate safety programsPools, beaches, water parks
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, safety training providersPublic pools, beaches, aquatic facilities

Safety Instructors and Lifeguards both require CPR and First Aid certifications, but Safety Instructors focus on teaching safety protocols in various settings, while Lifeguards primarily monitor water areas to prevent and respond to emergencies. Their work environments and employer types overlap somewhat, but their roles differ in scope and focus.

How much do safety instructors make?

Safety instructors typically earn between $15 and $30 per hour, depending on experience, certifications, and the industry they work in. Full-time safety instructors may have annual salaries ranging from $30,000 to $70,000. Compensation can vary based on location, specialization, and whether they work for private companies or government agencies.
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Infographic showing various Safety Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,960 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Cabin Safety Instructor

FlightSafety International

Savannah, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

FlightSafety International rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 222 rated education and training

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Cabin Safety Instructor delivers exceptional instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Conduct Cabin Safety training for clients receiving core, specialty, or enrichment training courses, including Initial, Recurrent, company specific drills and Executive Emergency training.
  • Develop and prepare training materials that support training delivery to meet client needs in accordance with applicable curriculum.
  • Competent with pre-instruction Client Training requirements such as CTQ and RMS review and completion.
  • Complete accurate training records in accordance with FlightSafety record completion procedures.
  • Maintain Instructor qualifications in accordance with FlightSafety and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices.
  • Ability to manage classes and teach effectively.
  • First-level facilitation skills.
  • First-level customer service skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate problem-solving skills.
  • Technical Aptitude – Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.
Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Must possess physical range of body motion to perform the following: Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device from the Instructor's chair. Enter and exit from the Simulator device via the provided ramp. Move between the Instructor station, screen and podium while instructing in the classroom. Exit from malfunctioned Simulator while the device is in a severely pitched attitude. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds daily and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration. While performing the duties of the job, the employee must be able to swim 200 yards in a chlorinated or salt water environment. The employee must also be able to tread water and provide water rescue training in an instruction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

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