Adventure and Outdoor Canoe/Kayak Instructor (Part-Time) - Recreation & Parks

Want to share your love of paddling and inspire others? Get paid to lead children and adults to adventure in a flexible position that can be scheduled around you! Howard County Recreation and Parks is seeking part-time canoe/kayak instructors to lead paddling classes and trips with seasonal programs and summer camps. Preferred applicants have previous experience with leading both flatwater and river paddling activities in a work or volunteer setting, teaching technique, flexibility, patience and a positive attitude. The instructor will perform instruction, coordination and supervision of duties during canoe/kayak classes and river trips for the Adventure, Nature and Outdoor unit, including driving a County vehicle with trailer to river locations around Maryland.

This is the perfect part time job for someone who has a flexible schedule and looking for some extra income. Applicants must be at least 21 yrs old and possess a clean driving record. CPR/First Aid certification and previous experience driving with a trailer preferred.

This is a part time position with evening and weekend hours (time varies) with a very flexible schedule. Classes and programs are held at Howard County Recreation and Park facilities and parks and various regional paddling locations. Reliable transportation is important.
 
RATE OF PAY:  Salary commensurate with experience and certification(s).                                
Contingent:       Level I -  Minimum Wage - $18.00 (Paraprofessional)
                           Level II - $18.00-$22.00 (Paraprofessional)
                           Level III - $20.00 - $32.00 (Professional)

Level I - Includes experience and specialized education and training or certification in skill area.
Level II - Includes two (2) years of professional experience and specialized education and training in specialized field or college graduate with two (2) years of experience. 
Level III - Includes five (5) years of professional experience and specialized education and training in specialized field or college graduate with three (3) years of experience.

Applicant must possess appropriate certifications when applicable to position vacancy.

For additional information contact Matt Medicus, mmedicus@howardcountymd.gov, 410-313-1769

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:  You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. 

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.       

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at  HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.