Technical Rescue Instructor | Part-Time

Roco Rescue Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A technical rescue training organization in Baton Rouge is seeking a part-time rescue instructor to deliver lifesaving training classes. Candidates must have significant technical rescue experience, relevant certifications, and strong instructional skills. This position may require travel and flexible hours, and local residents are preferred. Join a dedicated team to ensure safety and proficiency in rescue operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Emergency Response or Rescue role.
• Prior military service is preferred.
• Formal instructional training and certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lifesaving technical rescue training to rescuers.
• Ensure safety of students throughout training operations.
• Maintain readiness to perform a rescue at any time.

Skills

Technical rescue experience

Instructional skills

Emergency Medical Response

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification in Confined Space Rescue or Rope Rescue

Bachelor’s or Associate in Fire Science

Job description

Share your experience and passion with rescuers from across the US, and around the world. Roco Rescue is seeking an experienced technical rescue professional to join our team as a part‑time rescue instructor.

At Roco Rescue, whether you’re on our corporate staff, an instructor, or are on one of our standby rescue teams, you’ll be working alongside like‑minded professionals to continually raise the standard for saving lives and keeping rescuers safe.

Required Training and Certifications

• High School diploma or GED and some relevant vocational school or rescue training required.
• Certification in accordance with NFPA 1006 is required in Confined Space Rescue or Rope Rescue.
• Formal instructional training and certification is strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications in related disciplines are strongly preferred.
• Current certifications in BLS and/or CPR/First Aid or higher, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor’s or Associate in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Occupational Safety & Health or related field is preferred.
• Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for certain education requirements.
• Successful completion of the Roco Instructor Development course will be required.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Emergency Response or Rescue role is required.
• Prior military service is preferred.
• Experience in varied disciplines is preferred (e.g., mountain rescue, rope access, etc.).
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Combat Lifesaver/TCCC, or similar medical experience preferred.

Other Considerations

• Will be required to work more than 40 hours per week, if you accept an assignment longer than 4 days.
• May be required to work weekends.
• Travel may be required, depending on which assignments you accept.
• Residents of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana are strongly preferred.

As a Roco instructor you will work alongside one or more additional instructors to deliver lifesaving technical rescue training to rescuers from around the world. Many of the classes are conducted at the Roco Training Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but many rescue teams host the classes at their own facilities or training sites. Roco students include municipal firefighters, industrial rescue team members, as well as federal agency and military personnel.

Training disciplines include Confined Space Rescue, Rope Rescue, Rescue from Fall Protection, Rope Access, Trench Rescue, Tower Climbing and custom courses.

Instructors must be able to control and ensure the safety of students and bystanders throughout training operations, follow all company and facility safety policies, and display confidence and proficiency in all techniques. While supervising all phases of training exercises, instructors must maintain constant readiness to perform a rescue at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.