Fire & Rescue Training Program Coordinator

at University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Job Description

33134BR

Job Title:

Fire & Rescue Training Program Coordinator

Department:

CED-KS Fire & Rescue Training

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description:

35% – Coordinate training requests, instructor assignments, and course deliveries.

+ Accept training requests from Kansas fire departments and private sector clients related to fire and rescue training

+ Coordinate training dates with fire and rescue personnel, fire departments, and other clients.

+ Coordinate the use of contractors for course deliveries with Director or Assistant Director approval.

+ Select most appropriate use of resources, containing costs where appropriate.

+ Identify, select, train, coordinate and authorize pay and travel expense reimbursement for part-time instructors within the assigned programmatic training programs.

+ Coordinate props and equipment delivery and use with Transportation Program Coordinator.

+ Negotiate and prepare proposals for out- of-state and private sector clients. Include all delivery elements and a cost/fee estimate and present to Director or Assistant Director for approval.

20% – Serve as the lead instructor for selected multi-instructor events.

+ Identify courses that will require direct instructional support from KFRTI full-time staff.

+ Assume the role of Lead instructor and direct oversight of part-time instructors when appropriate. Manage all aspects of course delivery, including costs, supervision, classroom presentations, skills training, and appropriate use of equipment.

+ Cross train and instruct in several programmatic areas (e.g., Firefighting, Technical Rescue, Fire officer, Fire Instructor, etc.)

20% – Establish collaborative relationships with fire service organizations in Kansas.

+ Identify fire service organizations willing to collaborate with KFRTI in advancing fire service training.

+ Identify and recruit a cadre of qualified part-time instructors.

+ Consult with Director and/or Assistant Director on potential collaborative possibilities.

+ Draft appropriate MOAs in consultation with Director and/or Assistant Director.

10% – Serve as a subject matter expert for new course development and revision of existing courses assigned.

+ Revise courses within assigned training program area.

+ Write objectives for assigned program courses and develop instructional support material.

+ Design online and hybrid assigned program courses to meet the needs of the Kansas fire service.

10% – Develop instructors for assigned programmatic training programs.

+ Identify and recruit a cadre of qualified instructors.

+ Teach “train-the-trainer” courses to contract instructors or other clients.

+ Ensure instructors adhere to professional standards of Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute.

+ Train instructors on the proper use of course material, training equipment, and training props.

5% – Other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director.

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :

33134BR

Disclaimer:

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm

Some evenings and weekends

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Contact Information to Applicants:

Michael Brockwell

785- 864- 0977

mike.brockwell@ku.edu

Required Qualifications:

1. High school diploma and five years progressive experience conducting/providing fire service training OR a bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience conducting/providing fire service training;

2. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II National Certification;

3. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I National Certification;

4. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a full-time firefighter; or 5 years of experience as an active volunteer firefighter;

5. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor certification (or) International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) Live Fire Training- Fixed Facility Instructor credential within one-year of hire;

6. Certificate of Completion: Evidenced-Based Structural Firefighting (This course is available online at no cost: Evidence-Based Structural Firefighting | NFPA 1700 Training (https://training.fsri.org/course/109/evidence-based-structural-firefighting)

7. Certificates of Completion of FEMA/NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800.

Employee Class:

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range:

60-65,000

FTE:

1.0

Preferred Qualifications:

1. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II National Certification;

2. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer (ISO) National Certification;

3. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician National Certification;

4. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator National Certification;

5. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor certification (or) International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) Live Fire Training- Fixed Facility Instructor credential;

6. Completion of UL and FSRI Fire Dynamics Boot Camp;

7. Demonstrated willingness to stay apprised of current, relevant research and evolving best practices in the fire service, as evidenced in application materials.

8. Demonstrated understanding of National Fire Fighter Certification systems and NFPA standards, as evidenced by application materials.

9. Previous experience as a contract and/or part-time instructor with Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute, as evidenced by application materials.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and instructing a variety of fire service programs and courses offered by Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI), with emphasis on basic fire and rescue programs. This position is responsible for reviewing and updating course curriculum; conducting training program assessments and modifying programs if necessary; and establishing collaborative relationships with the Kansas fire and emergency service. This position frequently coordinates and collaborates with program coordinators and managers. This position reports to the Fire Programs Manager of KFRTI and the Assistant Director in their absence.

Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is a unit of KU Jayhawk Global housed on the Lawrence campus. The Institute was created in 1949 by Kansas legislature with the mission to train and credential Kansas firefighters in local jurisdictions. The Institute serves fire departments and firefighters through a “traveling instruction service,” providing hundreds of training and certification events each year in counties across the State of Kansas.

The mission of Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is to provide accessible, innovative, and science and data-driven training and credentialing for fire and emergency services personnel to improve the health and safety of our communities.

Jayhawk Global is an education innovation center that advances and delivers non-traditional forms of learner engagement, including online degree programs, professional and workforce development,