Fire Academy Instructor

Yavapai College•Prescott, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Fire Science Director and the Lead Fire Academy Instructor, this part-time position plans, organizes, and provides instruction for the Yavapai College Firefighter I, II Academy. Some evening and weekend hours are required. The instructional assignment is in the discipline of Fire Technology with a special emphasis on teaching in the YC fire academy. The instructor will provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses, assessing and developing cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher-order thinking skills. This role also serves as a day-to-day coordinator for the Fire Academy in accordance with Yavapai College Fire Science technology standards and training, working closely with Lead Academy Instructors.

Requirements

Valid Arizona Drivers License
AZ State FF I,II certification or equivalent training at the discretion of the Fire Science Director.
Healthcare provider CPR certification
Methods and techniques of public speaking.
Experience in instruction in a higher education environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate fire apparatus and equipment.
Fire Instructor I through the ACFSE.
Fire Instructor II through the ACFSE
Live Fire Instructor through ISFSI.
Modern public safety training philosophies in fire technology.
Rescue, safety, and salvage procedures/techniques; fire behavior and extinguishment.
Adult learning theory.
Applicable federal, state and program regulations, guidelines, laws, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and provides instruction for the College Firefighter Academy.
Available to work during Academy hours including Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday daytime hours.
Adaptable to changes in the Academy schedule.
Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses.
Assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom and multiple student instructional settings.
Serves as day-to-day coordinator for the Fire Academy in accordance with Yavapai College Fire Science technology standards and training.
Works closely with Lead Academy Instructors.
Coordinates the planning, sequencing and integration of Fire Academy instruction, course scheduling and student outreach and recruitment.
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries while in class.
Coordinates with staff and faculty; integrates and sequences Fire Academy instruction in concert with external, multidiscipline learning communities; assists in the preparation for academy delivery of instruction, ensuring that course material available and correct.
Observes Lead Instructors and assists in the training and education of fire academy students.
Ability to repair and trouble shoot firefighting equipment and malfunctions.
Evaluate student learning through direct observation, cognitive (written), and psychomotor (hands-on) exams.
Works with the Director of Fire Science and Fire Technology faculty to ensure the physical safety of trainees during instruction; takes appropriate emergency action in the event students are hurt or distressed during training.
Ensures the comprehensive Cancer reduction program is followed.
Participates in a variety of Fire Academy meetings.
Assists in the strategic planning process for the Fire Academy program.
Provide feedback to training coordinators on training program improvement needs, topics, skills, lesson plans, and curriculum.
Analyzing, interpreting, explaining, and applying relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies applicable to the training of firefighters.
Demonstrating behaviors and providing a positive professional image.
Maintaining sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Operating a variety of fire apparatus and equipment.
Operating a computer and other standard office equipment and using spreadsheet, word processing and enterprise software.
Organizing and maintaining a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Using tact, discretion, courtesy, and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult students and situations.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others encountered in the course of work.