Coordinator of Fire and Rescue Training
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC (In Person)
$65,241 Salary, Full-Time
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Coordinator of Fire and Rescue Training 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 137 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152 $52,193 - $78,289 a year Cleveland Community College 46 reviews $52,193 - $78,289 a year Job Description Serve as the coordinator/instructor of Fire and Rescue training by working closely with the county's fire, rescue, emergency medical services, law enforcement agencies and industries. Primary duties and responsibilities include the development, delivery, and administration of the College's Fire and Rescue training course offerings. Other duties include designing a comprehensive marketing plan for program promotion, maintaining a budget, providing documentation of program success, hiring and supervision of adjunct faculty, conducting class visits, and developing course materials. Essential Duties Summary Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts for Continuing Education classes including outreach for business, industry and public safety sectors. Prepare a master schedule of course offerings each semester. Provide academic advising for prospective and current students. Provide effective and relevant instruction by teaching classes as required. Recruit, interview, hire, and orient appropriately credentialed faculty. Submit all hiring documents and verification of credentials to HR within required timeframe Assign teaching schedules for faculty within workload guidelines. Evaluate classes by classroom observations and assists as needed with instructional delivery and classroom management. Manage all class registration, roll sheets, class attendance and monthly payroll for all instructors within the fire program. Close out all registered and graded classes and report on class information sheet at the end of each semester. Evaluate success rates of programs and instructors. Provides ongoing professional development opportunities. Participate in Continuing Education meetings. Facilitate the selection and ordering of textbooks. Ensure Fire and Rescue programs are in full compliance with the requirements for accreditation, certification, and other standards as stipulated by NCCCS. Establish and maintains an effective advisory committee in support of Fire and Rescue Training. Develops and maintain productive relationships and work with personnel of local fire/rescue departments, N.C. Fire Commission, and other similar agencies in developing and providing training programs to meet identified needs and interests within the parameter defined by NCCCS. Develop and administer budgets for Fire and Rescue. Recommend departmental needs for personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and other resources during the annual planning process. Maintain and document Continuing Education workflow procedures to ensure program integrity and accountability in accordance with NCCCS and state regulatory agency requirements. Manage the maintenance and repair of training facility and equipment to assure a safe environment and safe equipment for training classes. Attend county rescue association meetings and county firefighters and training officer's association meetings. Attend other regional, state, and national related meetings as appropriate. Visit other training institutions as needed for research and to strengthen collaborative partnerships with other colleges. Monitor and schedule training activities taking place at BETC to ensure safe practices and College rules are observed. Possess a knowledge and understanding of the National Fire Protection Association's standards, particularly those which regulate fire training centers, live burns, firefighter safety and any materials and fuels used at BETC. Be familiar with the BETC master plan such as the local of underground water systems and gas lines. Manage the overall safety and security procedures of the BETC. Perform other duties as assigned and other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Salary Range Based on experience. Salary range $52,193 to $78,289. Required Qualifications Required Qualifications Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution required. North Carolina Level II Firefighter and Level III Fire Instructor Certification required. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a professional and/or volunteer firefighter required. Skills and Abilities Ability to work effectively and collegially with others Skill in the use of computers and commitment to use of technology Experience with current version of MS Office or similar programs Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure strong rapport and collaborative relationships with industry customers Provide exceptional customer service with people internal and external to the institution Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies: Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action Collaborating and facilitating Creating and innovating Anticipating and responding to change Providing vision and leadership Flexible and adapts to change Ability to multi-task with multiple departments and activities of others Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred. Physical Demands ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information, analyze data, make assessments, and exercise good judgment to make decisions; possess ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of campus; and effective use of all forms of communication (oral, visual, auditory), including use of computers. Be able to lift weights up to 10 pounds on a regular basis. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S181P Open Date 07/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants