Outdoor Adventure Education Facilitator (Ropes & Climb)

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

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.