Instructor-AFTA

Description This is a 12-month position. The instructor will work under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Arkansas Fire Training Academy.

All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committee to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions Statements Specifically, the job assignment includes but is not limited to:

• Conduct and supervise training sessions / teach courses according to curriculum outlines
• Operate fire apparatus
• Evaluate student performance
• Perform continuous course evaluation
• Update curriculum as required
• Perform firefighting duties as necessary in training students
• Attend additional classes to update training requirements as needed or required
• Meet with fire chiefs, training officers, and other officials as required or requested
• Prepare for classes, maintain equipment and facilities, etc.
• Attend fire service meetings and in-service training as well as EMS events.
• Attend public relations events as requested or required
• Performs other duties as required or assigned
• Perform physically as required

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Firefighter II (IFSAC or Pro Board Certification)

• Fire Instructor I (IFSAC or Pro Board Certification)
• Associate's Degree in Fire Science or related field, or complete within 3 years of hire date
• Instructor II, or complete within 3 years of hire date
• Driver’s License
• Background check required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or related field.
• EMT Certification
• Prior experience in Fire Service Training

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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

Additional Duties

• Each instructor will be assigned one or more additional duties related to the AFTA.
• Additional duties will include, but are not limited to: class preparation, curriculum updates, equipment maintenance, student check-in, etc.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Classes are also routinely conducted during evening and weekend hours

Benefits At Southern Arkansas University Tech, we value the personal health and financial well-being of our employees. Our affordable and flexible benefits packages truly encompass our values by giving our employees peace of mind to allow them to focus on their professional development and other important aspects in their lives. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts(TASC)
• Wellness Program
• Robust and comprehensive Retirement Plan (Basic and Supplemental)
• Tuition Waiver (SAU Tech, SAU Magnolia, SouthArk)
• Life and Long Term Disability
• Service/Recognition awards
• Annual and Sick leave