Successful traits

Successful Red Cross instructors share the following traits:

• Good communication skills. Speak clearly, listen carefully and use reinforcing body language to effectively communicate with students;
• Strong subject knowledge. Become an expert on the subject matter and keep on top of new developments;
• Positive attitude. Share your enthusiasm for the subject matter with others;
• Patience and flexibility. Patiently explain facts, answer questions and meet the diverse learning needs of your students; and
• Professional behavior. Manage groups of people and adhere to rules and regulations.
• Becoming a Red Cross instructor is easy with our new Fundamentals of Instructor Training and instructor specialty courses, which can help you build and refine the skills you need to begin making a difference.