CDL Training Facilitator

Indian River State College; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian River State College seeks instructors for its School of Continuing Education to teach business leadership, project management, advanced manufacturing, CPR, CDL, and logistics topics. Prepare and deliver engaging seminars, update materials regularly, and represent the college professionally across campuses and client sites.

You will instruct on IRSC campuses or client locations, adapt to diverse learners, and handle basic A/V equipment, sign-in sheets, and evaluations while collaborating

Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree or Industry Certification(s) and/or five (5) years in the industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL Florida license and safe driving record for past two years.
• Industry credentials/certifications or training related to the accelerated skill courses taught.
• Minimum of two years of trucking-related instructional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe truck driving laws and interstate operations.
• Completion of department approved Driving Instructor Training Course.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; sound judgment.
• Experience in instructional or education-based settings (Teaching, speaking, or presentation).
• Ability to engage participants and adapt presentations to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials, seminars, and in-class skill-building activities.
• Deliver high-quality instruction to clients of the School of Continuing Education.
• Teach on any IRSC campus or at the client’s place of business.
• Recognize and respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Operate basic audio/video equipment for presentations.
• Administer, collect, and return class sign-in sheets and evaluations.
• Report issues to the Program Coordinator.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional experience

Engage participants

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

AS Degree or Industry Certification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team at the School of Continuing Education! Are you passionate about teaching and eager to share your expertise in Business Leadership, Project Management, Advanced Manufacturing, CPR, CDL, or Logistics? We are looking for dynamic instructors to join our team and make a difference!

Position Overview

• Prepare course materials, class seminars, and in-class skill-building activities.
• Stay current and up-to-date in your area(s) of expertise.
• Maintain professionalism and positively represent the School of Continuing Education.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction to clients of the School of Continuing Education.
• Teach on any IRSC campus or at the client's place of business.
• Recognize and respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Operate basic audio/video equipment for presentations.
• Administer, collect, and return class sign-in sheets and evaluations.
• Report any issues or problems to the Program Coordinator.
• Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Shape the future by educating and empowering students.
• Diverse Environment: Engage with students from various cultural backgrounds.
• Professional Growth: Stay at the forefront of your field with continuous learning opportunities.

Job Summary

• Under the direction of Director of the School of Continuing Education and or program Coordinator, prepares course materials, class seminars, and in-class skill-building activities.
• Keeps current and up-to-date in area(s) of expertise (i.e., Business leadership, Project Management, Advance Manufacturing, CPR, CDL, Logistics).
• Maintains professionalism and positive representation of the School of Continuing Education.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and instructs training classes for clients of the School of Continuing Education and delivers high quality instruction in area of expertise.
• Instructs on any IRSC campus or the clients place of business.
• Recognizes and responds to students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Works basic audio/video equipment for presentations.
• Administers, collects and returns provided class sign-in sheets and evaluations.
• Reports any issues or problems to the Program Coordinator.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Associate of Science Degree or Industry Certification(s) in discipline(s) and/or five (5) years’ experience in the industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid Class A CDL Florida driver’s license, and safe driving record for past two (2) years.
• Industry credentials/certifications or training directly related to the accelerated skill courses taught.
• Minimum of two (2) years of practical trucking related experience that demonstrates instructional competency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of safe truck driving and all of the laws and regulations covering tractor-trailer interstate operations.
• Completion of department approved Driving Instructor Training Course.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; sound use of judgment; problem-solving skills; and a self-starter with high character and integrity.
• Experience in instructional or an education-based setting (Teaching, speaking, or presentation).
• Ability to quickly engage participants and facilitate in-class skill-building exercises.
• Ability to adapt presentations to be relevant to specific client or industry.
• Proven ability to work with others.
• Work or field experience directly related to the accelerated skill courses taught.
• Instructional experience in an accelerated skills training or related vocational field.
• Experience with creating and deploying student engagement and retention strategies.

Physical Demands

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met. This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position.

Classification

• Staff Supervisory
• No FLSA Exempt
• No Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline

• Pay range starts at: $29.00/hour
• All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience.
• Open until filled.

About Indian River State College

Indian River State College serves Florida’s Treasure Coast as the four-county region’s premier provider of post-secondary education. A comprehensive public institution, IRSC offers short-term career training, two-year Associate Degrees and Bachelor’s Degree programs. The College’s combination of quality, affordability and convenience attracts more than 30,000 students annually. Every aspect of IRSC is focused on helping students succeed.

We appreciate your interest in IRSC and thank you for considering IRSC as your career choice.

EEO/Equal Access Policy

Indian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.