About the Department

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.

Position 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 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

Other Qualifications

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

Agency Information

Employer: Southern Arkansas University Tech
Address: 6415 Spellman Road

Camden, Arkansas, 71711
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sautech