SALARY:Depends on QualificationsDIVISION:Economic & Workforce DevelopmentDEPARTMENT:Dog GroomingOPENING DATE:12/11/20CLOSING DATE:06/25/21 11:59 PMPOSITION DESCRIPTION:

To provide classroom instruction through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions, and testing to guide students through the dog grooming.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Employees within this class are distinguished from the Program Director and Full-time Faculty by the performance of basic and general instructional duties. Employees at this level receive instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Associate Vice President, Economic & Workforce Development.

May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time instructional staff

Exercises no supervision

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
• Utilize online Learning Management software, such as Blackboard
• Develop and prepare supplement materials to enhance textbook lessons
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to: class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of:

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
• History of grooming
• Breeds and breed standards
• Grooming techniques and practical application
• Emergency pet care and first aid
• Industry insight and education

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  • Making observations
  • Reading and writing
  • Communicating with others
  • Operating assigned equipment
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  • Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Operating assigned equipment
  • Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  • Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  • Making sound decisions
  • Responding to questions
  • Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Minimum Education/Training:
High school diploma or Equivalent
Apprenticeship or intern with an experienced groomer

Minimum Experience:
Has held a minimum of 1 year of full-time employment or 3 years of part-time employment as a groomer.