Educator (Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center)

BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA

The Educator works in the Recreation Department and throughout EBR Parish at BREC parks and at community events. This requires scheduling educational and recreational programs, supervising staff and volunteers, leading and instructing programs, researching and developing curriculum and schedules, teaching and leading group activities, and composing routine correspondence. Work involves interaction with other employees, volunteers, community leaders, and the general public.

Education Required: Successful completion of 2 or more years at an accredited 4-year college or university
Preferred: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university

Area of Study (major) Required: Rec Admin, Therapeutic Recreation, Sports Admin, Outdoor Programming, Education, or related field
Preferred: Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, social services, or related field.

Certification(s) Required: First Aid & CPR/AED Certification within 30 days of hire
Preferred: CPR and First Aid; CTRS or ADC for Therapeutic Recreation Assignment

License(s) Required: Valid LA driver’s license. Will need to obtain Class D chauffer’s license within 60 days of employment.
Preferred: Class D Chauffeur’s License

Years Relevant Work Experience: 2 years supervisory or recreation programming experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred: 3 or more years supervisory and recreational programming experience

Essential Duties and Functions:

Experience working with youth
Leadership skills, including ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm to participants
Computer and general office skills
Written & oral communication skills for public programming
Interpersonal/public relations skills
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures
Ability to supervise and actively participate with 10-15 active children
Ability to work with participants, staff, and general public
Ability to adapt activities for children with disabilities so that inclusion (interaction with children with and without disabilities can participate together) can occur is preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends for programs or events

This position may differ by location and/or area of specialization as follows:

BBS

Researches, schedules and implements Education programs
Assists with the direct supervision of Summer Camps and seasonal camp employees and volunteers.
Prepares and disseminates correspondence about education programs to all area schools, including programs offered and confirmations.
Assists in website development.
Assists in development and maintenance of exhibit graphics
Handles education animals.
Assists with direction and training of volunteers.

Conservation

Researches, develops and implements Education programs
Assists with the direct supervision of Summer Camps, seasonal camp employees, part-time program staff, and volunteers (including counselors-in-training)
Prepares and assists in scheduling and executing parish-wide programming and outreach.
Assists in development and maintenance of exhibit graphics
Handles education animals
Assists with direction and training of volunteers (including counselors-in-training)
Assists with grounds/trail maintenance at times
Develops programs and activities for summer and holiday camps

Therapeutic

Researches, schedules and implements Therapeutic Recreation Programs for persons with developmental & mental disabilities.
Assists with the direct supervision of Sunshine Club, Adult Interactive Days, & Sunshine Socials.
Prepares and disseminates correspondence about therapeutic programs to all area schools, including programs offered and confirmations.
Assists with direction and training of volunteers.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.Full-time position; scheduled within framework of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, may vary according to special events; frequent weekend, evening, and holiday work; lunch break daily; overtime as required.