FT Coordinator of Fire and Rescue Training Programs

Haywood Community College; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Haywood Community College seeks a qualified Fire and Rescue Training Program leader to develop and supervise a broad slate of courses for fire and rescue personnel. You will evaluate part-time instructors, coordinate multi-site training, and ensure program accreditation with state agencies.

The role requires strong relationships with NC agencies, curriculum management skills, and a commitment to ongoing program improvements in a 12-month exempt staff position.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and supervising training programs.
• Proven ability to supervise part-time instructors and contractors.
• Strong evaluation and accreditation knowledge for fire training programs.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise courses in the Fire Rescue Program areas.
• Supervise and evaluate all Fire and Rescue part time instructors and contractors.
• Coordinate course schedules for on and off campus classes.
• Monitor program evaluations and ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date program materials and credentialing requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Instructor supervision

Curriculum development

Community agency relations

Education

Firefighter Level I

Firefighter Level II

Fire Instructor I

Associate’s degree in Fire Science or Public Administration

Job description

The mission of the fire and rescue training program is to provide quality training and education opportunities to all levels of fire and rescue personnel in the county. Our purpose is to develop and deliver a wide variety of complex technical, managerial, and developmental training programs for fire and rescue personnel.

*This position is a 12-month exempt staff position. Position will remain open until filled*

• Develop and supervise courses in the Fire Rescue Program areas.
• Supervise and evaluate all Fire and Rescue part time instructors and contractors.
• Evaluate Programs by conducting class visits at training sites.
• Ensure program accreditation and reaccreditation for OSFM fire and rescue commission.
• Develop and maintain Facility Agreements with applicable agencies
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all community entities.
• Manage and schedule facilities, equipment, supplies and resources with appropriate inventory control.
• Study community needs to guide organization and development of new courses and formats.
• Promote courses and disseminate information in the community.
• Arrange, schedule and maintain training criteria for numerous agencies within NC.
• Coordinate course schedules for on and off campus classes.
• Select, supervise and evaluate qualified part-time instructors and contractors where necessary.
• Assess instructor needs/concerns.
• Evaluate student concerns and address any issues that may arise in the classroom/clinical setting.
• Ensure the currency of education books and materials as approved through credentialing agency.
• Register classes and submit registration materials and fees in timely manner.
• Monitor payroll and contracts for all qualified course instructors and submit with instructor’s signature.
• Be responsible for all course completion reports, attendance rosters, and applicable reports to State agencies and local agencies
• Maintain a strong knowledge of service requirements, new tactics and techniques, policies and procedures, training requirements and regulations for Fire Rescue program areas to ensure that all training conforms to State and Federal protocol.
• Occasionally serve as primary, secondary and/or test proctor instructor in courses.
• Maintain up-to-date and current personnel files for instructors and assist in certifications.
• Coordinate educational programs outcomes/performance evaluation based on institutional success factors.
• Monitor and ensure student compliance with State agencies (OSFM, OEMS, OSHA, etc.).
• Manage program evaluations.
• Collaborate to ensure consistent program delivery and multi-agency programming between other public safety coordinators.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, conferences, and other sessions related to essential functions.
• Create a student-centered environment for on and off campus students
• Work toward operational excellence; continuous improvement of processes and seek help from advisory committees
• Implement innovative strategies to meet the needs of students and improve processes
• Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and our learning community
• Promote and support HCC’s mission, vision, and values and promote and support coworkers in the most positive manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum

• Firefighter Level I and II
• Fire Instructor I
• 3 years teaching experience at a community college or as a training officer at an NC fire department

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in Fire Science or Public Administration
• Five years of experience at an Officer level in an NC fire department
• Fire Instructor II or working towards Fire Instructor II

Haywood Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Upon request, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities so that they may be able to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would result in an undue burden for the College.

Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-door institution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves, promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includes programs for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College. The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with an iconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.