TITLE: Skilled Trades Instructor
REPORTS TO: Workforce Development Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under the direct supervision of the Workforce Development Director, the Skilled Trades Instructor will demonstrate—through hands-on training and classroom instruction—proper technique, safety, and detail which are essential skills of polished trades professionals. The Skilled Trades Instructor will provide program development, coordination, and delivery of certificate-based training.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop curriculum and supporting training materials, as needed.
2. Instruct program participants in HBI PACT Core using approved curriculum.
3. Coordinate hands-on training activities including on-site and community-based projects.
4. Demonstrate proper tools and equipment use, with an emphasis on safety.
5. Work with Workforce Development Director to research and determine budget for delivery of the HBI PACT Core program including, but not limited to, cost of equipment, materials, and instruction aid materials. Maintain comprehensive materials order lists.
6. Apply property control asset tags to all large and sensitive equipment.
7. Update and maintain tool and equipment inventory spreadsheets as new items are purchased for the program.
8. Conduct monthly inventory audits and report findings to supervisor.
9. Assist with hiring partners to coach / mentor Club members and families completing vocational training programs.
10. Ensures that members are satisfactorily completing any required post-test/assessments that will lead to sustainable roles.
11. Perform a variety of duties to support our Skilled Trades / Workforce Development initiatives, processes, reports, and events.
12. Assists the workforce team with direct and indirect skilled trades recruitment of Martin County teens through support of community outreach events, MCSD school visits, other trade specific events, etc. Tracks inquiries via online portal and spearheads follow-up contact activities with prospective parents or guardians.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
PROGRAM SUPERVISION
1. Provide active supervision continually interacting with all members while providing coaching and mentorship during program training
2. Ensure that the program area is secure and clean. Ensure all instructional equipment is properly functioning.
3. Ensure that program tools and equipment are in good condition and instruct members in the proper use of the equipment.
4. Serve as a role model and mentor to both members and peers.
5. Work actively with volunteers to guide them regarding member activities and needs.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
1. Assist Workforce Development Director to cultivate new relationships and steward existing relationships in the building trades and similar communities through established community outreach, partner site visits, club service presentations and other means.
2. Participate in special programs and/or events as needed.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Works in close partners with Workforce Development Director and various departments as appropriate.
External: Maintain contact with external vendors, volunteers, corporate partners, and other groups to achieve goals and objectives.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
1. Florida Contractors license (Preferred).
2. Trade Certification in one of the following: Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry and/or HVAC (Preferred).
3. High School diploma or GED
4. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction trades with a demonstrated ability of leading training programs.
5. Bilingual preferred.
6. Strong coaching skills and the determination to teach, inspire and lead future trades professionals are essential.
7. Must have solid technology skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and database applications.
8. A strong orientation to safety in the workplace is a must.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community groups and other related agencies.
10. Must be committed to the Boys & Girls Club mission and values.
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, lift up to 35 pounds and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment this position will encounter. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the employee. It is not designed to contain, not to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hobe Sound, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
