BLS Instructor Jobs
BLS Instructor jobs are open across hospitals, community colleges, fire departments, and corporate wellness programs, covering specializations in healthcare provider, heartsaver, and pediatric training, from new instructor to lead trainer and program coordinator. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What You’ll Do
- Teach Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and First Responder courses on an as-needed (per diem) basis.
- Facilitate classroom learning and promote participant engagement.
- Deliver training in accordance with Community Training Center and American Heart Association standards.
- Collaborate with BLS and ACLS/PALS Coordinators to ensure effective course delivery.
- Maintain a high standard of instructional quality and student learning outcomes.
- Support course preparation, classroom activities, and training logistics as needed.
- Ensure all BLS and First Responder courses are conducted accurately, consistently, and in compliance with program requirements
What You’ll Bring
- BLS Instructor certification required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching BLS courses required.
- New Jersey EMT, EMD, or MICP certification preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
- Ability to effectively engage and instruct diverse learner populations.
- Availability to teach evening and weekend courses as scheduled.
- Commitment to teaching a minimum of one course per pay period (at least one course every two weeks).
The expected hourly rate is $38.48, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law.
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University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.
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What You’ll Do
- Teach Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and First Responder courses on an as-needed (per diem) basis.
- Facilitate classroom learning and promote participant engagement.
- Deliver training in accordance with Community Training Center and American Heart Association standards.
- Collaborate with BLS and ACLS/PALS Coordinators to ensure effective course delivery.
- Maintain a high standard of instructional quality and student learning outcomes.
- Support course preparation, classroom activities, and training logistics as needed.
- Ensure all BLS and First Responder courses are conducted accurately, consistently, and in compliance with program requirements
What You’ll Bring
- BLS Instructor certification required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching BLS courses required.
- New Jersey EMT, EMD, or MICP certification preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
- Ability to effectively engage and instruct diverse learner populations.
- Availability to teach evening and weekend courses as scheduled.
- Commitment to teaching a minimum of one course per pay period (at least one course every two weeks).
The expected hourly rate is $38.48, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law.
About Us
Apply Today
University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in BLS instructor jobs.
- Current American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification in good standing
- Hands-on experience teaching CPR and AED use to adult learners
- Ability to manage skills station rotations and class documentation accurately
- Current healthcare provider card such as RN, EMT, or paramedic licensure
- Experience delivering training to groups of varying clinical backgrounds
- Familiarity with learning management systems or digital course record platforms
Tips for Your BLS Instructor Job Search
List every active AHA certification you hold
Employers filter BLS instructor candidates by American Heart Association certification status before reading anything else. List your instructor card, renewal date, and any specialty endorsements like ACLS or PALS in a dedicated credentials section at the top of your resume.
Tailor your resume to the hiring setting
A hospital training department and a corporate wellness vendor want different things. Emphasize clinical credentialing and high-volume class delivery for healthcare employers, and shift to onboarding program design and scheduling flexibility when applying to corporate or community settings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists bls instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search for openings by facility type
Job titles vary widely: some postings say training specialist, others say CPR instructor or life support educator. Search by facility type, such as hospital, fire department, or ambulance service, in addition to job title so you don't miss openings that match your background.
Prepare a short demo lesson for interviews
Many hiring panels ask you to teach a two to five minute skills station on the spot. Practice a compression-rate demonstration or AED walk-through in advance so your delivery is confident, your cue cards are ready, and your timing fits the window they give you.
Negotiate class load and equipment access upfront
Before accepting an offer, confirm the expected number of classes per week, whether manikins and AED trainers are provided, and who handles course documentation. These details affect your workload significantly and are easier to clarify during offer conversations than after you start.
BLS Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most bls instructors?
The companies hiring the most bls instructors right now include Safety Training, Certification Classes, and UCLA Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Arizona, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospital systems, regional EMS providers, and corporate safety training vendors tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many bls instructor jobs are remote?
About 0% of bls instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of skills-based training. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are curriculum development, online course facilitation, and administrative coordination roles within larger training programs.
How do you become a bls instructor?
To become a bls instructor, you first complete a current AHA BLS Provider course and earn your provider card. Next, you attend an AHA BLS Instructor Essentials course through a licensed training center. After that you complete a monitored instructor candidate session where you teach a skills station under observation. Once you pass, your training center issues your instructor card and you can begin scheduling and teaching your own classes.
Can you get hired as a bls instructor with little experience?
Yes, candidates with limited formal teaching experience can get hired as bls instructors if they hold a current AHA instructor card and a clinical credential such as an EMT or medical assistant certification. Starting at a training center that pairs new instructors with a mentor for the first few class cycles is the most common path in. Volunteering to co-teach community CPR events also builds a verifiable teaching record quickly.
What does the bls instructor interview process look like?
Most bls instructor interviews include a credentials verification step, a conversational interview covering your teaching background and availability, and a practical demonstration where you teach a short skills station to the panel. Some employers add a written scenario about handling a student who cannot perform compressions correctly. The process typically moves quickly because training departments often need to fill class schedules on a set timeline.
Where can I find and apply to bls instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to bls instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification level and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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