Fire Instructor I (Part-time adjunct faculty) within the Fire Academy and Fire Officer training programs, to educate, train, and professionally develop students in (certified) non-credit courses. Adjuncts are responsible for activities directly related to scheduled classroom and or live fire ground training instruction, including student performance assessment and testing.
- Adheres to applicable state training pre-requisites for specific programs
- Certify Firefighter for the State of Florida Certification
- Training: Prepare and deliver training programs for firefighters of all levels, including recruits and in-service personnel. This includes developing and adapting curriculum, preparing lesson plans, and presenting both indoor and outdoor practical and classroom instruction.
- Evaluation: Administer, and correct tests, and evaluate student performance.
- Safety: Ensure all work is performed according to established safety standards and maintain a safe working environment.
- Communication: Communicate class progression with the program coordinator and work alongside state fire department officials during testing.
- Compliance: Comply with all local, state, and federal laws required for fire training centers.
- Equipment: Maintain tools and equipment used in training and may perform routine maintenance on equipment and apparatus.
- Set up, and stage firefighting equipment for student skills stations and firefighting evolutions.
- Documentation: Prepare and maintain required training documentation.
- Maintains Fire Services instructor certification, by instructor course identified local and state approved academy classes.
- Fire Services instructors must meet the minimum requirements as outlines in the Florida State Fire College, Bureaus of Fire Standard and Training guidelines for Live Fire Training Instructor I or II.
The Adjunct Fire Academy Instructor requirements are at a minimum:
- AS degree (allied health, business or related fields)
- 6 years on job experience
- Fire Instructor 1 certification Familiar with Windows, Canvas systems
Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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