Park Program Coordinator I

Description & Details:

Does working outdoors in spectacular park settings and being able to deliver recreational and educational programs to the world excite you? If so, our Parks Programs Coordinator I position with LCRA Parks may be the perfect career!

LCRA Parks is a dynamic park system that strives on providing amazing experiences to the community. From rock climbing and kayaking to UTVs and ropes courses, we have it all. This position will be responsible for holding the standard of our parks high to achieve LCRA Parks’ goal of being the most dynamic park system in the nation. We look forward to receiving your application and having a new member join our parks team!

You will be trusted to:

- Coordinate and facilitate outdoor recreation and natural science programs designed to deliver meaningful stewardship education including water quality and natural resource protection.
- Assist in program development and updates, as necessary.
- Conduct pre-program orientation with participants on program and safety rules.
- Implement effective safety measures, when necessary, and observe necessary precautions to secure the safety of program participants and render routine first aid in cases of minor injury.
- Be responsible for program equipment including: conduct pre-program inspections, clean and store after programs, repair and maintain for safe use and secure for assigned programs.
-Drive, as needed, while providing programs.

You qualify with:

- One or more years of relevant experience.
- Driver's License

You are a great fit with:

- 3 plus years of relevant experience
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Experience facilitating challenge course programs or working at height
- Experience guiding or instructing in kayaks, canoes, or rafts

Competitive Pay Range:

- $19.82/hr-$24.22/hour

This pay range represents a general target and is not reflective of the full pay range.  Offers to selected candidates are contingent upon various factors such as skills, experience and education.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.