Part-Time Skills Instructor, Fire Science

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Part time Fire Science Skills Instructors work with Faculty/Instructors to provide students with hands-on experience in a controlled laboratory environment. Assists Faculty/Instructors in providing learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of course objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise and assist in skills instruction for students within the Fire Science Program
• Teach and coach Cadets and/or Firefighters within the Fire Science Program
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with course instructor(s)
• Absorb and assist in fire service-related skill evolutions and/or scenarios
• Submit student learning reports and grade sheets. Complete other paperwork as requested by Instructor
• Remain informed of new technologies in Fire Science and approaches to learning
• Notify the Instructor of incidents in the classroom or lab environment and provide regular reports of student progress
• Monitor laboratory safety protocols
• Aid in maintaining program equipment and facilities as needed
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Broad knowledge of Fire Sciences and the ability to handle the day-to-day operations of the Fire Sciences lab
• Ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Ability to manage and lead change

Physical Abilities

• Frequent lifting of equipment - may include above the head; ability to lift and carry 100 pounds
• Frequent standing for long periods of time
• Have a concept of time and ability to record seconds, minutes, and hours from a watch or clock
• Ability to listen to an individual speak through a radio and be able to respond in an audible and intelligible manner
• Walk and work in small spaces, various weather conditions, and various physical environments
• Tactile and visual ability sufficient for physical assessment

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Work schedule varies, Monday thru Thursday, days and evenings
• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment as well as all equipment generally used in Fire Science professions
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards as well as in Fire Science labs where safety precautions must be observed at all times

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Level I Instructor or Fire Education Specialist Level I or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) in Fire Service Instructor 1 or higher
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Field Examiner
• Texas Department of Health Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Three years of experience as a firefighter with a 911 service provider