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Volunteer Rope Rescue Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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What is the difference between Volunteer Rope Rescue vs Volunteer Technical Rescue?

AspectVolunteer Rope RescueVolunteer Technical Rescue
CertificationsRope rescue, first aid, CPRRope rescue, confined space, swift water, first aid
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, high-angle, vertical rescuesVaried, including confined spaces, water, and high-angle
Employer & IndustryFire departments, rescue teams, outdoor agenciesFire departments, rescue squads, specialized teams

Volunteer Rope Rescue focuses primarily on vertical and high-angle rescues using ropes, while Volunteer Technical Rescue covers a broader range of rescue scenarios, including confined spaces and water rescues. Both roles require similar certifications and are often part of the same rescue teams, but Volunteer Technical Rescue involves a wider skill set for diverse rescue environments.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Rope Rescue job openings in Illinois as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 66% Physical, 29% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.
Part-Time Fire Science Instructor

Part-Time Fire Science Instructor

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago


Southwestern Illinois College rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

107th of 530 rated colleges and universities


Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT
Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for part-time instructors for the Fire Science program. Part-time instructors are hired on an as-needed basis. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as part-time teaching assignments become available.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Part-time/adjunct faculty in the Fire Science program are responsible for teaching the objectives for any course assigned, the assessment of student learning, and reporting of student progress as required by the college, the Illinois State Fire Marshall's office and the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress.
QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Meets the minimum instructor requirements for any course assignment; required
  2. Degree and experience requirements vary per course, in general:
    1. Certified by the Illinois State Fire Marshall's Office in: Fire Service Officer I & Fire Service Instructor II; required
    2. Depending on course content may require additional certification by the Illinois State Fire Marshall's Office in: Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Service Officer II, Haz Mat First Responder, Vehicle Rescue Operations, Rope Rescue I & II, Confined Space Rescue I & II, Trench Rescue I & II; Water Rescue I & II.
    3. Depending on course content may require additional education in Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science or Bachelor's degree Fire Science related field and
    4. Five years fire service experience.
  3. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  4. Competency with multiple instructional delivery methods (on-line, hybrid, web-enhanced, and face to face); preferred.

STARTING PAY AND HOURS
Salary varies based on educational level and number of units taught. Starting rates for the current Academic Year can be viewed on SWIC's Employment page .
BENEFITS & PERKS:
Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.
  • Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
  • Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act
  • Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!
WORK LOCATION
Fire Science courses are offered at the SWIC Fire Science Training facility and local fire departments.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.
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