Skills Weekend Instructor Requirements
To apply to assist with the upcoming Recruit Firefighter Training Academy as a Skills Weekend Instructor, you must meet the requirements and responsibilities for this position as outlined below:
Requirements:
· Be able to commit to all days of practical instruction (ie. Both days of a Skills Weekend) and all mandatory staff meetings as indicated on the calendar.
· Sign Code of Conduct Agreement
· Be a member in good standing with your sponsoring agency
· Participate in the pre-Academy Instructor Workshop
· Possess IFSAC Instructor I certification, OR have previous successful experience as Instructor with the TFRTC Academy
· Have at least 5 years firefighter experience.
· Have previously demonstrated effective delivery of practical skills instruction to small groups
· Have demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability for the subject matter you are going to teach
· Be technically competent in Firefighter 1 skills
Responsibilities:
· Provide practical skill training to recruits for the skill set assigned.
· Objectively document performance that is below acceptable limits with notation on areas to improve
· Complete all Academy documentation requirements
· Wear appropriate PPE and model correct safety practices
· Promptly report any injury or accident to Academy Coordinator and/or Safety Officer
· Monitor condition of assigned members
· Assure all activities are carried out in safe manner – immediately stop any activity that may endanger anyone.
· Ensure company members arrive at their assigned areas at the designated time
Serve in a secondary capacity as a Safety Officer at all times during training.