Fire Service Trainer - Part Time Job Lawrence area,Kansas USA,Education / Teaching

Position Overview

This position is responsible for instructing a variety of fire service programs and courses offered by the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI). The instructor will serve as a lead instructor, assistant instructor, or safety officer (if qualified) to deliver KFRTI training programs. The role coordinates and collaborates with program coordinators and managers and reports to an assigned training program coordinator or manager.

Job Description

70% Instructor:

Serve as an instructor or safety officer (if qualified) for KFRTI programs and courses.
Coordinate scheduled courses with the lead instructor to provide a safe learning environment for students.
Work with other instructors during multi‑training program deliveries.
Adhere to the KFRTI Instructional Methodology during course delivery activities.
Manage safety and mitigate risk during training delivery.
Represent KFRTI and KU in all functions of this job in a professional, respectful, and customer‑friendly manner.

20% Certification Test Site Management and Transportation of Training Equipment

Assist as an evaluator at KFRTI Certification Testing sites.
Drive Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute non‑commercial vehicles and deliver non‑commercial trailers and equipment.
Must have a valid CDL to drive or transport commercial equipment.

10% Other Duties as Assigned:

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or their designee.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma plus five years of progressive experience conducting or providing fire service training.

Incident Command System Training: IC 100, 200, 700, and 800.

IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II certification.

IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I certification.

Two years of fire and emergency services instructional experience (80 hours per year).

IFSAC and/or Pro Board certification in the subject(s) to be taught, if applicable.

Physical ability to perform the tasks associated with the instruction and evaluation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

IFSAC and/or Pro Board or FDSO certification or National Fire Academy course completion for NFPA 1521 Fire Department Safety Officer Certification.

IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II certification.

Three years of fire and emergency services instructional experience (80 hours per year).

Consistent record of positive course and instructor evaluations from students.

Demonstrated willingness to stay apprised of current, relevant research data and evolving best practices for subject areas.

IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor certification or International Society of Fire Service Instructors Live Fire Training Instructor credential or KFRTI KS Live Fire Instructor course.

Associate or bachelor’s degree.

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