ADVENTURE EDUCATION FACILITATOR

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