We are currently hiring a LEAD ROPE ACCESS TRAINER to facilitate IRATA, SPRAT, Tower Climbing, Fall Protection and other courses at the Pacific Ropes Training Center. Instructors outside of lower mainland are welcome to apply.
Job Duties:
- Conduct ongoing IRATA and SPRAT training classes for Levels 1-3.
- Develop supplemental course materials and guides that address individual and course specific learning needs.
- Develop flexible teaching strategies to relay theoretical knowledge as well as practical application.
- Supervise and coordinate other training center staff.
- Guiding and Mentoring assistant instructors with an overall objective view of the training week
- Ensure appropriate resources are available for each training class.
- Keep up-to-date with research and developments according to industry trends, IRATA and SPRAT regulations and safe work at height standards.
- Organize and maintain training center equipment.
- Provide constructive feedback, instruction and encouragement.
- Evaluate training program and activities to ensure effective training.
- Work with Pacific Ropes administration to ensure all paperwork and resources are adequate for students.
- Work with Pacific Ropes administration to ensure IRATA and SPRAT training requirements are met.
- Follow Pacific Ropes Instructor’s Manual; communicate any changes as necessary.
- Understand and comply with Pacific Ropes mission for training.
- Adjust training methods and develop alternative solutions if expected results are not seen. Strive for continuous improvement.
- Help maintain cleanliness of kitchen, classroom, and other common training areas.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Must have IRATA Level 3 certification
- Must have First Aid Certification
- Extensive training experience with proven success at helping participants achieve certification
- Expertise in rope access with at least 2-5 years of industry experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Prioritizes safety and safe work at height
- Takes initiative to improve training program with Pacific Ropes administration
- Committed to providing excellent customer service
- Ability to build relationships with all students
- Excellent leadership skills with ability to motivate others
- Flexibility and adaptability to different situations and complicated scheduling needs
- Creative problem solving in order to provide flexible training for different learning styles
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail for the development, implementation and tracking of rope access training