Outdoor Educator - Part Time

Essential Functions

• Prepare and present outdoor education programs that include but are not limited to topics such as science, nature, team building, and other programs as assigned.
• Maintain, organize, and inventory program equipment.
• Supervise and enforce rules and regulations with program participants.
• Record and maintain program attendance rosters, inspection logs, and pre and post reports.
• Report repairs and maintenance needs of program areas, equipment, and grounds in a timely manner.
• Transport equipment and travel to program sites at various institutions and facilities.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors, coworkers, and program participants in a timely manner.
• Administer site specific first aid and CPR procedures.
• Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.

Physical Demands

• Frequently remain in a stationary position for long periods while presenting programs indoors and outdoors.
• Frequently move about the building and on natural uneven ground.
• Occasionally grasp and handle small animals.
• Frequently move objects such as water buckets, program bins, supplies for program activities or events, etc. weighing up to 30lbs., and rarely up to 50lbs., and over 50lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally climb stairs/ladder.
• Occasionally bend, crouch, kneel, reach, stoop, twist, crawl.

Environmental Demands

• Occasionally work in an office environment with moderate noise level and lighting.
• Frequently work outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, biting/stinging bugs and insects, dirt, poisonous plants, heights up to 50 feet, wet, slippery surfaces and uneven natural ground.
• Rarely exposed to odors, dust, mold, mud, pesticides, chemicals, smoke, animal hair, dander, and feces.
• Frequently handle animals such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.

Hours

0-28 hours per week (dependent on program schedule - potential for some weekends and evenings)

Salary

$17.00 - $19.00 DOE

SALARY RANGE Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $15.00 - $18.75 - $22.50

The Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V