ADVENTURE EDUCATION FACILITATOR

Homewood--flossmoor-Park-Distric; Flossmoor (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

457 Retirement Plan

Paid CPR/AED training and maintenance

Paid Leave Time Off

Discounted fitness memberships

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District in Olympia Fields, IL seeks a part-time adventure Programs Facilitator to lead groups through Teams, Ropes, and climbing experiences while delivering engaging, educational activities.

The role requires excellent communication with students and adults, a basic understanding of experiential education, and training like AED/CPR; involvement with Irons Oaks training or related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with groups of students and adults.
• Basic understanding of Experiential Education.
• Participation in Irons Oaks training or past experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
• Safely lead groups through Teams, Ropes, or Climbing Tower programs.
• Coordinate daily schedules with fellow facilitators and Irons Oaks naturalists.
• Interact with group leaders and chaperones in a professional manner.
• Abide by and enforce policies listed in Teams & High Ropes Manuals.
• Must follow the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District policies and procedures.
• Report to supervisor any safety concerns noticed in parks and facilities.
• Assist with site stewardship initiatives.
• Assist with special events.
• Collect waivers as necessary.
• Enforce our LNT Pack In/Pack Out Policy.
• Responsible for activity clean-up after group use.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Outdoor supervision

Experiential education

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

AED/CPR certification

Tools

Irons Oaks training

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 HourlyJob Shift: Any

JOB SUMMARY:

To safely lead groups through adventure experiences and facilitate discussions related to such activities. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
• Safely lead groups through Teams, Ropes, or Climbing Tower programs.
• Coordinate daily schedules with fellow facilitators and Irons Oaks naturalists.
• Interact with group leaders and chaperones in a professional manner.
• Abide by and enforce policies listed in Teams & High Ropes Manuals.
• Must follow the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District policies and procedures.
• Report to supervisor any safety concerns noticed in parks and facilities.
• Assist with site stewardship initiatives.
• Assist with special events.
• Collect waivers as necessary.
• Enforce our LNT Pack In/Pack Out Policy.
• Responsible for activity clean-up after group use.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to keep groups focused on educational objectives while also monitoring for safety.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with groups of students and adults.
• Basic understanding of Experiential Education.
• Participation in Irons Oaks training or past experience.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelors Degree (preferred).
• Participation in Irons Oaks trainings.
• Attend staff meetings.
• AED and CPR certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• STANDING: Frequently
• SITTING: Occasionally
• WALKING: Frequently
• LIFTING: Frequently: under 50lbs. 75lbs with assistance.
• STOOPING: Frequently
• REACHING: Occasionally
• CLIMBING: Occasionally up to 40’ if certified on high elements
• VERBAL: Proficient to communicate instructions and guidelines to groups of all sizes
• VISION: Safety, write and read English

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Will be exposed to all weather conditions.

Part-Time Benefits:

• Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
• Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
• Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
• Individual Lions pool pass
• 20% off (1) facility rental/year
• 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
• 20% off program fees
• Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
• Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
• Additional benefits for facility employees only.
• Paid CPR/AED training and certification
• Paid Leave Time Off