Fire Academy Coordinator

Job Title Fire Academy Coordinator Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05411 Department Fire Science Technology Job Category Professional Job Type Full-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 02/16/2026 Resume Review Date 03/03/2026 Closing Date 03/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Summary

Sinclair Community College grants more Firefighter, Fire Inspector, and Fire Instructor certifications than any other institution in the state of Ohio. The Sinclair Fire Academy is an Ohio-chartered program that provides fire science training to firefighters, investigators, and inspectors throughout the Miami Valley. Students receive up-to-date training and become eligible for state certification.

This position directs the activities of the Sinclair Fire Academy, including hiring and supervising instructors; managing courses; scheduling and administering state certification testing; overseeing facilities and equipment; marketing throughout the Miami Valley; maintaining the Ohio state charter; and maintaining Pro Board accreditation. Effective performance in this position results in students achieving their academic goals and earning professional certification.

The salary for this position begins at $58,491.00 and is determined commensurate with education and experience.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

* Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs

* Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges.

* OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution

* 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually

* 14 days of annually observed company holidays

* Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available

* High quality programs for work-life balance

* SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Coordinating

* Develop and coordinate training schedules and activities to meet area needs

* Select and supervise instructors

* Staff courses and maintain state ratio requirements

* Manage new student enrollment and ensure all prerequisites are met

* Schedule and administer state and Pro Board examinations

* Maintain the Fire Academy budget

* Maintain training facilities and equipment

* Maintain the state fire charter and Pro Board accreditation

* Maintain and run the Sinclair Fire Academy Advisory Committee

Recruiting and Advising

* Market the Sinclair Fire Academy to area fire departments, fire organizations, high schools, and other community organizations

* Perform marketing calls on various fire departments and organizations to determine specific training needs and provide briefings on future Sinclair Fire Academy trainings

* Provide prospective and current students with information on training requirements, certification procedures, Sinclair resources, and registration procedures

* Recruit new students through contacts with regional fire departments, corporations, and fire science organizations

* Provide advice and counsel to prospective students and organizations as to courses required for certification, when and where courses will be offered, and prerequisites

* Work with the chairperson, faculty, and staff on enrollment, recruitment, and retention issues

* Other duties as assigned by the chairperson of Law and Public Safety

Requirements

* Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree preferred

* Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience required

* Fire Instructor certification required;
Live Fire certification preferred

* Strong understanding of the educational and training needs of firefighters required

* Thorough knowledge of area-wide fire department organizations, their missions, training requirements, and funding sources required

* Strong people skills allowing the coordinator to work with the fire community and students in an effective and patient manner required

* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills required