Fire & Rescue Training Program Coordinator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training requests, instructor assignments, and course deliveries (35%)
• Serve as the lead instructor for selected multi-instructor events (20%)
• Establish collaborative relationships with fire service organizations in Kansas (20%)
• Serve as a subject matter expert for new course development and revision of existing courses assigned (10%)
• Develop instructors for assigned programmatic training programs (10%)
• Other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director (5%)

• 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
• Cookordinate 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

• 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.)

• 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

• 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

• 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

Requirements

• Kansas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Hazardous Material Endorsement within one year of hire
• This position is a hybrid work assignment and is not required to work from the Lawrence, Kansas campus. This position shall be based in and work from a county within the State of Kansas. Persons in this position are required to live in Kansas.
• Persons in this position will be required to commute to and spend two consecutive days each month in the office on the Lawrence or Edward’s campus working in person with KFRTI Lawrence, KS staff. Consecutive days will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, defined as the “core work week” at KFRTI.
• Considerable in-state and limited out-of-state travel is required in this position. Travel related to this position may be required from one to five days per week. This position is routinely required to work a non-traditional schedule (including evenings and weekends).
• Lifting of heavy materials and training props up to 100 pounds is required in this position. Successful candidates must be capable of lifting and moving teaching kits, firefighting equipment and setting up training props.