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Temporary Fire Service Trainer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description
Positions will provide temporary assistance in a variety of areas. Work may include but is not limited to research project or program assistance and grant assistance. Work is completed within 999 hours per a calendar year.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Varies Instructors accept. 19 hours per/wk
Contact Information to Applicants
Benjamin Green Fire & Rescue Program Manager
Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute
Jayhawk Global
University of Kansas
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). They will serve as the lead instructor assistant instructor or safety officer (if qualified) to deliver KFRTI training programs. This position coordinates and collaborates with program coordinators and managers and reports to an assigned training program coordinator or manager.
Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is a KU Lifelong and Professional Education (LPE) unit. The Institute was created in 1949 by the Kansas legislature with the mission to train and credential Kansas firefighters in local jurisdictions. The Institute serves fire departments and firefighters through a traveling instruction service providing hundreds of training and certification events each year in counties across the State.
The mission of the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is to provide accessible comprehensive training and credentialing for fire and emergency response personnel to promote health and safety in Kansas communities
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins August 26 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Positions will provide temporary assistance in a variety of areas. Work may include but is not limited to research project or program assistance and grant assistance. Work is completed within 999 hours per a calendar year.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Varies Instructors accept. 19 hours per/wk
Contact Information to Applicants
Benjamin Green Fire & Rescue Program Manager
Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute
Jayhawk Global
University of Kansas
- High school diploma plus five years of progressive experience conducting/ providing fire service training.
- Incident Command System Training: ICS 100 and 200.
- IFSAC and/or Pro Board Firefighter I & II certification or equivalent as determined by the Institute.
- IFSAC and/or Pro Board Fire Instructor I certification within 1 year of hire.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 bachelors degree.
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). They will serve as the lead instructor assistant instructor or safety officer (if qualified) to deliver KFRTI training programs. This position coordinates and collaborates with program coordinators and managers and reports to an assigned training program coordinator or manager.
Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is a KU Lifelong and Professional Education (LPE) unit. The Institute was created in 1949 by the Kansas legislature with the mission to train and credential Kansas firefighters in local jurisdictions. The Institute serves fire departments and firefighters through a traveling instruction service providing hundreds of training and certification events each year in counties across the State.
The mission of the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is to provide accessible comprehensive training and credentialing for fire and emergency response personnel to promote health and safety in Kansas communities
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
- Upload copies of relevant certifications regarding the required and preferred qualifications and complete a supplemental application that will be mailed to each candidate.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins August 26 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
