ADVENTURE EDUCATION FACILITATOR

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted fitness membership

Discounted golf fees

Open skate admissions

Lions pool pass

Facility rental discounts

Birthday party discounts

Program fee discounts

Ropes course access

Ski rental discounts

457 Retirement Plan

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (if

Paid CPR/AED training

Paid Leave Time Off

Job summary

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is seeking staff to safely lead adventure groups at Irons Oaks. You will guide teams through outdoor challenge activities and facilitate related discussions, aligning with the district's mission to enhance quality of life through diverse recreational offerings and environmental care.

The role requires strong customer service, safety focus, and the ability to coordinate schedules, interact with group leaders, enforce policies, and assist with events and waivers

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with groups of students and adults.
• Basic understanding of Experiential Education.
• Participation in Irons Oaks trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external guests.
• Safely lead groups through Teams, Ropes, or Climbing Tower programs.
• Coordinate daily schedules with facilitators and naturalists.
• Interact with group leaders and chaperones professionally.
• Follow and enforce policy manuals and park district procedures.
• Report safety concerns to supervisor and assist with site stewardship.
• Assist with special events, waivers, and activity cleanup.
• Comply with LNT Pack In/Pack Out policy.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

AED and CPR certification

Irons Oaks trainings

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Job 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