Driver Operator Program Coordinator

Position Overview

The Driver Operator Program Coordinator reports to the Firefighter Training Program Manager and provides coordination, instructional support, and program oversight for designated driver/operator training programs at the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI). This position is responsible for coordinating course requests, scheduling training deliveries, supporting instructors, updating curriculum, and assisting with course development and revision to ensure high‑quality driver/operator education is delivered across the state of Kansas.

This portfolio includes Apparatus Driver Operator Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator Aerial, and Mobile Water Supply Operations programs and may include other related driver/operator training courses.

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.

Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities!

• Accept and coordinate training requests from Kansas fire departments and private sector clients related to driver/operator training programs.
• Coordinate training dates, locations, and delivery details with host departments, fire service personnel, and other clients.
• Coordinate the use of contract instructors for course deliveries with Manager and Assistant Director approval.
• Select the most appropriate use of personnel, equipment, and other resources while managing costs effectively.
• Identify, select, train, coordinate, and authorize pay and travel reimbursement for part‑time instructors within assigned training programs.
• Coordinate apparatus, props, equipment delivery, and logistics support with the Logistics Program Manager.
• Identify courses requiring direct instructional support from KFRTI full‑time staff.
• Serve as lead instructor for selected Driver Operator training events and provide direct oversight of part‑time instructors when appropriate.
• Manage all aspects of assigned course deliveries, including costs, supervision, classroom presentations, practical skills training, driving exercises, pumping evolutions, and proper use of equipment and apparatus.
• Cross‑train and instruct in multiple programmatic areas as assigned, including Driver Operator Pumper, Driver Operator Aerial, Mobile Water Supply Operations, and other related apparatus operations courses.
• Identify fire service organizations and partners willing to collaborate with KFRTI in advancing driver/operator training.
• Recruit and help develop a cadre of qualified part‑time instructors for assigned program areas.
• Revise existing courses and assist with development of new courses within assigned program areas when assigned.
• Write objectives and develop instructional support materials for assigned courses when assigned.
• Design online and hybrid courses within assigned program areas to meet the needs of the Kansas fire service when assigned.
• Teach train‑the‑trainer courses to part‑time instructors and other clients as needed.
• Ensure instructors adhere to Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute professional and instructional standards.
• Train instructors on the proper use of course materials, apparatus, training equipment, and props.
• Consult with the Manager and/or Assistant Director on collaborative opportunities, program needs, course improvements, and equipment requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of KFRTI's mission.

• Coordinate and schedule assigned driver/operator training programs and related course deliveries.
• Serve as a point of contact for Kansas fire departments and other clients requesting driver/operator training.
• Coordinate instructor assignments, training locations, course logistics, and resource needs for assigned programs.
• Assist in…