Training Instructor (Vocational Training Instructor - Personal Trainer)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Correctional facilities seek qualified instructors to educate inmates and staff, aiming to promote humane, secure environments and successful reentry. The role requires demonstrated instructional expertise and completion of required education, with a selective factor of a recognized fitness trainer certification.

Applicants must have and maintain certification from NSCA, ISSA, IFPA, NFPT, or equivalent, and at least one year of instructional experience in fitness-related settings, including

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate education in education or related field.
• At least one year of specialized instructional experience.
• Experience teaching or administering a training program.
• Experience in instruction of others in the field on a regular basis.
• Must hold a fitness trainer certification from NSCA/ISSA/IFPA/NFPT or equivalent.
• Minimum one year as an fitness instructor with relevant certification.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Instructional techniques

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Graduate education toward degree

Education/related field background

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Basic Requirements

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience

Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
• Supervising or administering a training program.
• Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must have the following:

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

Experience

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position, and of the methods and techniques of instruction.

Some examples of this qualifying experience could be:

• Experience in teaching with full and primary responsibility for classroom instruction.
• Experience in supervising or administering a training program.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

Selective Placement Factor

Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position.

• The candidate must possess and maintain a current certification as a Fitness Trainer from a recognized Fitness Certifying agency, such as National Strength Conditioning Association (NSCA), International Sports Specialist Association (ISSA), International Fitness Professional Association (IFPA), National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT), or an equivalent recognized Fitness Certifying agency;

• The candidate must possess a minimum of one (1) year or more of experience as an instructor in the fitness industry which includes a certification from National Strength Conditioning Association (NSCA), International Sports Specialist Association (ISSA), International Fitness Professional Association (IFPA), National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT), or an equivalent recognized Fitness Certified agency.

NOTE: All applicants MUST clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume and, if applicable, upload any required documentation (i.e., licensure, certification, or transcripts) at the time you apply.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.