Technical Rescue Instructor

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.

Required Training and Certifications:

• 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.
• Formal instructional training and certification is strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications in related disciplines are strongly preferred.
• Current certifications in BLS and/or CPR/First Aid or higher, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• 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.
• Successful completion of the Roco Instructor Development course will be required. 

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Emergency Response or Rescue role is required.
• 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.

Other Considerations:

• Will be required to work more than 40 hours per week.
• May be required to work weekends.
• Must reside in the Baton Rouge area or be willing to relocate.
• Frequent travel required.

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.

By submitting an application, I certify that the answers given here are complete, true and correct. I understand that giving false, misleading or incomplete information will lead to my immediate termination.

I authorize any of the persons or organizations referenced in this application to give Roco Rescue or its agents any and all information concerning my previous employment, education, or other information that they may have, with regard to any of the subjects covered by this application and release all such parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such information. This authorization does not include release of other prohibited disability and medical-related information prohibited in pre-employment inquiries by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with the Company is of an "at-will" nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Company may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at-will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically authorized by the Company.

I also understand that if I am employed, I will be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity and legal work authorization within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit such proof within the required time shall result in immediate termination of employment. In addition, I understand my employment may be conditioned on the results of a physical examination and drug/alcohol testing. It is also understood that I authorize any conditional employment background screening to be performed, and any misrepresentation or omission of information may result in the rejection of my application for employment.

I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the Company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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