P&R Program Training Coordinator

Posting Begin Date: 08/02/2023

Posting End Date: 08/23/2023

Category: Parks and Recreation

Sub Category: Natural Resources

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Idaho Falls, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 23.62

Maximum Salary: 26.47

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

The Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation is currently seeking a full-time P&R Program Training Coordinator for our East Region Office stationed in Idaho Falls, ID.

IDPR and our Recreation Bureau strive to educate recreators on the importance of safe recreation. As a Training Coordinator, you will use your experience and education to provide recreation education opportunities on safe boating, off-highway vehicle safety, and snowmobile and winter safety. You will also help with outreach efforts and help coordinate activities with law enforcement personnel, user organizations/groups, and partnering agencies.

Example Of Duties

Training & Public Education Programs

• Identify and assess training needs and establish training objectives and priorities
• Teach courses including classroom and field components for internal employees, schools, community education, and other groups
• Collect and analyze statistical data, prepare records and reports, and may operate specific recreational or other equipment during training exercises
• Write, develop and edit lesson plans, prepare and administer written and proficiency tests, evaluate program effectiveness and make policy recommendations to supervisor
• Design, develop and modify courses and materials
• Interpret, apply, and recommend laws, policies and procedures related to safety and/or user education
• Develop curricula to ensure related certifications and select, train and certify training instructors

Public Relations/Technical Assistance.

• May participate in or lead group rides
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to federal, state and local law enforcement and government officials, user organizations, and private individuals on funding, materials, and instruction necessary to establish specific recreation programs
• Participate with user organizations in training activities
• Coordinate activities with law enforcement personnel, educators and user organizations, groups and agencies
• Represent the department at meetings, conferences and trade shows
• Coordinate with program managers and the communication manager to write and disseminate specific recreation information and news releases and may initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Ensure that the program meets all applicable federal, state and local safety and health requirements
• Make oral presentations on various outdoor recreation topics
• Respond to inquiries regarding facilities, recreation opportunities, and specific recreation projects and procedures

Minimum Qualifications: Valid driver's license is required.Experience

• Reviewing and revising instructional course content and materials;typically gained by experience reviewing and revising materials for a minimum of one course involving classroom or field training and a formal assessment process.
• At least one year ofexperience researching, analyzing, and compiling information with facts and statistics.
• Teaching classes in a structured learning situation;typically gained by at least six months' teaching experience in a classroom or workshop environment.
• At least one year ofexperience interpreting and communicating technical and specialized material into oral presentations or written material for the public.

Minimum Qualifications Specialties:Boating

• Some knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and laws related to all types of recreational boating use;typically gained through experience working for a marine patrol department, US Coast Guard, or other government agency OR completion of NASBLA approved course.
• Experience operating motorized watercraft;typically gained by at least twelve (12) months cumulative experience handling powerboats, sailboats, or personal watercraft.
• Good knowledge of boating safety practices;typically gained by successful completion of a National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved safety course within the last five (5) years.

Off Highway Vehicles

• Experience operating snowmobiles, ATVs, and trail bikes;typically gained through at least two years' experience independently operating off-highway vehicles for recreation use in varied terrain.
• Some knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and laws related to motorized off-highway recreational vehicle use;typically gained through at least one-year affiliation with an organized off-highway vehicle club and participation in organized off highway vehicle rides on public lands.
• Good knowledge of off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) responsible use and safety practices;typically gained by successful completion of at least one agency or vendor-sponsored ATV or general OHV safety course, i.e. courses offered through ASI (ATV Safety Institute), MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), state agencies or the Snowmobile Safety Institute within the last five (5) years.

If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact David Claycomb, IDPR Recreation Bureau Chief.

Do What You Love, Love What You Do

WHY IDPR? We are innovators in outdoor recreation, committed to excellent service and resource stewardship. We foster experiences that renew the human spirit and promote community vitality. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Idaho through outdoor recreation and resource stewardship. IDPR manages 30 state parks, trails and attractions throughout every region of Idaho and the registration programs for boats, snowmobiles and other off-highway vehicles (OHV). Money from these registration programs goes back to users to develop and maintain trails, facilities and programs. IDPR also provides free education courses for boaters and OHV operators.

BENEFITS: We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance. There is generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start. There are ten paid holidays in a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems; multiple saving plans and optional 401K; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and more.

To learn more about Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation please visit: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/

Benefits: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

• Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.