Fire Academy Training Lead & Program Coordinator

State of Vermont; Pittsford (VT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State paid medical premium

11 paid holidays

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Vermont Fire Academy is seeking a motivated professional to coordinate and deliver training programs across the state, including our Pittsford campus and local communities.

This role will recruit, train, and evaluate instructors, review curricula to meet current standards, and deliver classroom and live-fire instruction. Travel and evening/weekend assignments are expected; a state vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Three or more years as a firefighter with fire training experience.
• Experience delivering classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Ability to coordinate curricula and training delivery statewide.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support delivery of fire service training programs statewide.
• Review and update curricula to meet standards and best practices.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate instructors; maintain high-quality instruction.
• Deliver classroom and live-fire training; manage records and reports.
• Travel to training locations; occasional evenings and weekends.

Skills

Instructing delivery

Curriculum development

Instructor recruitment

Safety / PPE compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree or higher in fire science or related field

Job description

The Vermont Fire Academy is seeking a motivated professional to coordinate and deliver training programs across the state, including our Pittsford campus and local communities.

This role will recruit, train, and evaluate instructors, review curricula to meet current standards, and deliver classroom and live-fire instruction. Travel and evening/weekend assignments are expected; a state vehicle is provided.