Instructor-AFTA

Southern Arkansas University Tech; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University Tech is seeking a 12-month instructor for the Arkansas Fire Training Academy, reporting to the Deputy Director. The role focuses on teaching and supervising training sessions, operating equipment, and evaluating student performance to ensure curriculum alignment and safety.

Required qualifications include Firefighter II and Fire Instructor I certifications, an Associate’s degree (or completion within 3 years), Instructor II (or completion within 3 years), a valid

Qualifications

• Firefighter II and Fire Instructor I certifications are required.
• Associate's degree or completion within 3 years of hire is required.
• Instructor II, or completion within 3 years of hire.
• Driver’s License is required.
• Background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise training sessions / teach courses according to curriculum outlines.
• Operate fire apparatus.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Perform continuous course evaluation.
• Update curriculum as required.
• Perform firefighting duties as necessary in training students.
• Attend additional classes to update training requirements as needed.
• Meet with fire chiefs, training officers, and other officials as required or requested.
• Prepare for classes, maintain equipment and facilities, etc.
• Attend fire service meetings and in-service training as well as EMS events.
• Attend public relations events as requested or required.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Perform physically as required.

Skills

Firefighter II

Fire Instructor I

Driver's License

Background check

Education

Associate's Degree in Fire Science or related field

Instructor II

Complete within 3 years of hire date

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or related field

Job description

This is a 12-month position. The instructor will work under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Arkansas Fire Training Academy.

All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committee to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Specifically, the job assignment includes but is not limited to:

• Conduct and supervise training sessions / teach courses according to curriculum outlines
• Operate fire apparatus
• Evaluate student performance
• Perform continuous course evaluation
• Update curriculum as required
• Perform firefighting duties as necessary in training students
• Attend additional classes to update training requirements as needed or required
• Meet with fire chiefs, training officers, and other officials as required or requested
• Prepare for classes, maintain equipment and facilities, etc.
• Attend fire service meetings and in-service training as well as EMS events.
• Attend public relations events as requested or required
• Performs other duties as required or assigned
• Perform physically as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Firefighter II (IFSAC or Pro Board Certification)

• Fire Instructor I (IFSAC or Pro Board Certification)
• Associate's Degree in Fire Science or related field, or complete within 3 years of hire date
• Instructor II, or complete within 3 years of hire date
• Driver’s License
• Background check required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or related field.
• EMT Certification
• Prior experience in Fire Service Training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to conduct training sessions / teach courses according to curriculum outlines.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Perform continuous course evaluation.
• Update curriculum, as required.
• Must be in excellent physical condition, fully capable of performing firefighting duties.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Each instructor will be assigned one or more additional duties related to the AFTA.
• Additional duties will include, but are not limited to: class preparation, curriculum updates, equipment maintenance, student check-in, etc.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Classes are also routinely conducted during evening and weekend hours