Fire Academy Coordinator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning   

Innovative, creative, motivated and work well with others   

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationship with students, peers, supervisors and staff

Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently   

Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems

Able to perform normal duties with minimum supervision   

Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential   

 

Minimum Requirements 

Requirements:   

NCFRC Level II Instructor

Qualified as NCFRC Firefighter I & II Instructor

+7 yrs. work experience as a full-time firefighter

5 yrs. experience teaching FF certification courses for a community college

Preferences:   

+7 yrs. documented time delivering FF I & II Certification Instruction

3 to 5 yrs. serving in the capacity of a Fire Academy Coordinator or as a Fire Academy Lead Instructor

Essential Personnel:

TBD

Pay Grade: Coordinator 10

The Fire Academy Coordinator facilitates and oversees all aspects of WTCC Fire Academies and partnership Fire Academies under the supervision of the WTCC OSFM School Director.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  

*Plans, coordinates, and evaluates NC Fire & Rescue Commission (NCFRC) Firefighter I & II certification programs.

*Initiates and maintains the WTCC Fire Academy General Orders.

*Provides for an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

*Ensures necessary equipment and resources (textbooks, online accesses, firefighting equipment, fire apparatus props etc.) are readily available for immediate use to all instructors & students.

*Schedules fire academies, recruits’ instructors, evaluates instructors, and administers NCFRC compliant testing procedures using qualified proctors.

Ensures delivery data is properly entered/updated in the NC OSFM Portal.

Produces course documents that supports the college’s mission and reports students’ achievement. 

Plans, schedules, and coordinates graduation ceremonies. 

Oversees all aspects of instruction as Fire Academy School Director.

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