Technical Rescue Instructor | Part-Time

About the role

Roco Rescue is seeking an experienced technical rescue professional to join our team as a part-time rescue instructor.

Responsibilities

- Work alongside one or more instructors to deliver lifesaving technical rescue training to rescuers from around the world. - Conduct training at the Roco Training Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, or at the facilities of rescue teams. - Teach training disciplines including Confined Space Rescue, Rope Rescue, Rescue from Fall Protection, Rope Access, Trench Rescue, Tower Climbing, and custom courses. - Ensure the safety of students and bystanders during training operations. - Maintain constant readiness to perform a rescue at any time.

Requirements

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Emergency Response or Rescue role. - 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.

Qualifications

- 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. - Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for certain education requirements.

Skills

- Ability to control and ensure the safety of students and bystanders. - Proficiency in all techniques taught. - Confidence in performing rescues.

Benefits

- 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.

Pay

- Details TBD.

Schedule

- Details TBD.