Training Instructor (Physical)

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401a after 1 year

Job summary

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC seeks a Training Instructor to design and deliver physical training programs for sworn and civilian staff. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, training aids, tests, and evaluating participant progress.

Candidates should apply adult learning principles, stay current with fitness and wellness research, coordinate with internal teams and outside agencies, and maintain records and equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MPD priorities and goals to implement training.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and practices.
• Knowledge of physical training technologies and instructional aids.
• Ability to motivate training participants and present instructions to groups.
• Experience teaching in law enforcement or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing lesson plans, training aids, outlines, tests, and evaluation criteria.
• Providing remedial training for participants who need it.
• Providing written and oral recommendations to participants regarding performance and wellness.
• Researching literature and consulting experts to enhance training content.
• Coordinating with other instructors and outside agencies on training policies and requirements.
• Maintaining training records and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Training delivery

Program development

Public safety training

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate or graduate education preferred

Job description

There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation’s Capital – Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, The Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,200 members: approximately 3,550 sworn members and over 650 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation’s residents, but also people from all over the world.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and savings options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits

This position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department, Organizational Culture and Wellness Bureau, Metropolitan Police Academy Division. The incumbent serves as a Training Instructor, responsible for training sworn and civilian personnel as required; this involves planning and conducting classroom laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the physical training program.

Incumbent Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Developing lesson plans, training aids, training outlines, tests, and course evaluation criteria.
• Providing remedial training for participants who are unable to acquire the basic skills
• Providing written and oral recommendations to training participants regarding their physical performance and their ability to manage their physical training, nutritional-health, and wellness.
• Researching, reviewing, and analyzing job-related literature and consults with experts in physical instruction outside the Department to collect pertinent research on merging technological information, which can be applied to physical training courses of instruction.
• Monitoring the progress of students, documents results, and/or recommends remedial and corrective action, to include; additional training and changes in training and/or operational procedures and instructions.
• Participating in developing and revising program/course material in the physical techniques instructional field.
• Participating in committees made up of representatives from MPD and other agencies concerned with training policies and academic requirements.
• Maintaining the physical training equipment and structures.
• Arranging for skilled workers to repair the physical training equipment, as required.
• Coordinating work assignments with other physical training instructors, other staff of the Metropolitan Police Academy and members of agencies outside the Department, when appropriate.
• Scheduling all entry-level and in-service physical training instructions.
• Maintaining training records for all physical training participants and a current inventory of available tools, equipment, supplies, and parts.
• Preparing narrative and statistical reports and other types of correspondence to document work assignments.
• Developing, planning, marketing, implementing, and evaluating agency-wide health and wellness initiatives and programs including but not limited to creation of wellness calendar and newsletter, analysis of wellness indicators, support for recreational sports programs, develops training for preventative mental health, support for recreational sports programs, coordination and training of district-officer liaisons, updates with district gyms, and continued collaboration with MPD members.
• Initiating, planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing health awareness programs, employee recognition and appreciation programs, educational campaigns, behavioral change initiatives, and other similar health and wellness programs that will benefit employees.
• Participating in developing and revising program/course material in the health and wellness instructional field.
• Overseeing training development or training administration teams.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications, Education and Work Experience

• Knowledge of the department’s priorities, programs, goals, and objectives sufficient to effectively implement training programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of physical training technologies, methods and instructional aids in the areas of physical training and nutrition-health and wellness.
• Working knowledge of physical training equipment and procedures; skilled in the operation of indoor and outdoor physical training equipment.
• Ability to motivate training participants to acquire the content of the training program.
• Ability to present oral instructions, lectures and training to individuals and to small and large groups. Ability to prepare accurate and coherent written reports.
• Ability to motivate training participants to acquire the content of the training program.
• Ability to develop, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate training programs and procedures.
• Ability to be creative and resourceful in carrying out work assignments.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of tests and other types of training-related data.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and superiors at all levels of the Department and with employees of outside agencies. Ability to work under adverse and dangerous conditions.
• Skilled in the operation of a personal computer and the software used in physical training.
• Knowledge of health care related principles and practices in order to plan, organize, and assess the feasibility and benefits of the proposed wellness initiatives and programs is preferred
• Experience with teaching/coaching experience within a Law Enforcement, First-responder, Military, or professional academic environment is preferred.

Education

High School Diploma/GED is required.

Work Experience

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction.

Specialized experience for this position includes, but are not limited to, planning, prioritizing, distributing, and balancing the workloads among analysts; providing subject matter expertise on methodology gathering, organization, and creation of data; and analytical techniques and processes; leading the team in studying crime reports, arrests reports, police calls for service, and other pertinent data to identify emerging crime patterns, trends, series, and/or problems; making inferences in relation to these patterns or issues; managing developments of robust analyses and products to inform MPD response and/or strategy; and providing data-driven recommendations to support actions; and ability to interact and influence all levels of an organization and work collaboratively across functions and departments toward shared objectives; or other similar duties.

Undergraduate or graduate education in a subject area related to the position is preferred.

Licensures, Certifications And Other Requirements

A certification by a nationally accredited Personal training or Strength & Conditioning certification is highly preferred. Selected candidates must be able to pass and maintain the MPD's Basic Instructor Program certification or it's equivalent. Selected candidates must take and pass a Personal Trainer Exam.

Work Environment

The work is performed in a gym setting, in training rooms, and in an indoor and outdoor training environment.

Other Significant Factors

Promotion Potential :

No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit

This is a union position and is covered under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit. You may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deductions.

Position Designation

This position is deemed as “Security Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• a. Criminal background check;
• b. Traffic record check (as applicable);
• c. Consumer credit check (as applicable);
• d. Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
• e. Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

Due to the sensitive nature of work performed within the Metropolitan Police Department, all selected candidates must undergo and successfully complete and enhanced background investigation, including criminal history and credit checks, as a condition of employment.

Residency Preference

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.