ADVENTURE EDUCATION FACILITATOR

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

Salary : $17 - $19