Fire Training Instructor

The Arkansas Fire Training Academy, a division of SAU Tech, is accepting applications for Instructor-Central Region. This is a 12-month position that covers from Little Rock, AR to West Memphis, AR and Pine Bluff, AR to Ward, AR. The instructor would work out of their home office. The instructor position has an annual salary of $50,134.00 with a benefit package including paid health/life insurance and retirement plan.

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Description: This is a 12-month position that covers from Little Rock, AR to West Memphis, AR and Pine Bluff, AR to Ward, AR. The instructor would work out of their home office. The instructor will work under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Statewide Training for the Arkansas Fire Training Academy. All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to creating and cultivating caring environments through the intentional inclusion of all staff in student success efforts. The policy of Southern Arkansas University Tech is to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The College will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Discrimination is prohibited by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1064, as amended, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with disabilities Act of 1990, including all subsequent amendments and administrative regulations adopted thereunder by the Department of Education. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in the various programs and activities of the College.

Examples of Duties Specifically, the job assignment includes but is not limited to: ý Conduct and supervise training sessions / teach courses according to curriculum outlines. ý Evaluate student performance. ý Perform continuous course evaluation. ý Update curriculum as required. ý Perform firefighting duties as necessary in training students. ý Attend additional classes to update training requirements as needed. ý Meet with fire chiefs, training officers and departments within their assigned area on a regular schedule. ý Prepare for classes, maintain equipment and Prop building, etc. ý Attend fire service meeting and in-service training as well as EMS events. ý Performs other duties as required or assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ý Firefighter II (IFSAC or Pro Board Certification). ý Fire Instructor I (IFSAC or Pro Board Certification). ý Associate's Degree in Fire Science or related field or complete within 3 years of hire date. ý Background check required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ý Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or related field. ý EMT Certification ý Prior experience in Fire Service Training Supplemental Information

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

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: ý Each instructor will be assigned one or more additional duties related to the AFTA. ý Additional duties will include, but are not limited to: class preparation, curriculum update, equipment maintenance, etc. ý Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Classes are also conducted evening and weekend