Technical Rescue Instructor | Full-Time

Roco Rescue • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Share your experience and passion with rescuers from across the US, and around the world. Roco Rescue is seeking an experienced technical rescue professional to join our team as a full-time rescue instructor.
At Roco Rescue, whether you’re on our corporate staff, an instructor, or are on one of our standby rescue teams, you’ll be working alongside like-minded professionals to continually raise the standard for saving lives and keeping rescuers safe.
As a Roco instructor you will work alongside one or more additional instructors to deliver lifesaving technical rescue training to rescuers from around the world. Many of the classes are conducted at the Roco Training Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but many rescue teams host the classes at their own facilities or training sites. Roco students include municipal firefighters, industrial rescue team members, as well as federal agency and military personnel.
Training disciplines include Confined Space Rescue, Rope Rescue, Rescue from Fall Protection, Rope Access, Trench Rescue, Tower Climbing and custom courses.
Instructors must be able to control and ensure the safety of students and bystanders throughout training operations, follow all company and facility safety policies, and display confidence and proficiency in all techniques. While supervising all phases of training exercises, instructors must maintain constant readiness to perform a rescue at any time.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED and some relevant vocational school or rescue training required.
• Certification in accordance with NFPA 1006 is required in Confined Space Rescue or Rope Rescue.
• Current certifications in BLS and/or CPR/First Aid or higher, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Emergency Response or Rescue role is required.
• Must reside in the Baton Rouge area or be willing to relocate.
• Frequent travel required.
• Successful completion of the Roco Instructor Development course will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Formal instructional training and certification is strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications in related disciplines is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Associate in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Occupational Safety & Health or related field is preferred.
• Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for certain education requirements.
• Prior military service is preferred.
• Experience in varied disciplines is preferred (e.g., mountain rescue, rope access, etc.).
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Combat Lifesaver/TCCC, or similar medical experience preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees