Program and Education Instructor

• Provides environmental education instruction and direct leadership to program participants in various topics including, but not limited to, nature hikes, archery, river study, plants, teams/challenge course, predator/prey activities, outdoor living skills, regional history, reptile and Birds of Prey presentations, virtual programs, and site interpretation.
  
• Instructors are typically responsible for teaching x # of participants in a small group for around 90 minutes each session with up to three sessions within a field trip day.
  
• Implements programs throughout the year including environmental education, camp programs, field trips, scout programs, family programs, off-site programs, recreation equipment rental, and special events.
  
• Ensure health and safety of visiting participants, teachers, parents, and co-workers; reporting any concerns or incidents to a supervisor. 
  
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of program equipment, supplies and facilities. 
  
• Participate in ongoing training.
  
• Provides quality customer service to all participants, teachers, parent volunteers, groups, guests and other District employees.
  
• Assists with special events for a broad range of participants.
  
• Performs preparation for activities including setup, displays, visual aids, etc. designed to enhance the participants’ experience.
  
• Assists with the supervision and set-up of daily meals for participants following food service guidelines.
  
• Provides instruction for, supervises, and enforces participant safety procedures: tornado, fire drills, ordnance and behavioral policies, and others as required.
  
• Monitors their work area on a continual basis, identifying and rectifying potential problems or dangerous conditions and, when necessary, notifying appropriate personnel for their correction.
  
• Provides quality customer service to all patrons, groups, guests and other District employees.
  
• Attends various District meetings and trainings as appropriate to keep informed of District events and activities.
  
• Maintains high standards for the implementation of sound safety practices and procedures.
  
• Supports the Park District’s commitment to the health and safety of its employees and the welfare of the public by maintaining an alcohol- and drug-free workplace.
  
• Supports the Park District’s Affirmative Action Plan to provide people with recreational services and employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin
  
• Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.

Compliance

• Maintains a working knowledge of department safety procedures.  Attend safety training programs and educational in-service trainings as required.
  
• 18 years of age or older
  
• Availability for up to 3 hours a week in shifts defined as no earlier than 7:00 am and no later than 10:00 pm