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Paddle Assistant
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Duties could include but are not limited to:
1. Canoe program assistance on Village creek, Neches River, Pine Island Bayou
a. Arrive 30 minutes prior to the program
i. Coordinates with the interpretive ranger scheduled to lead the canoe program.
ii. Assists ranger to get all supplies and safety equipment ready for the trip
iii. Systematically equips visitors and assists them with launching the boats
b. During the presentation, is mindful of visitor safety and keeping the group together
c. After the program
i. Works with the ranger to collect, clean, and put away equipment
ii. Puts away and secures the boats
2. Kayak Youth paddle program
a. Arrive at a designated time prior to the program in coordination with the lead interpretive ranger
i. Gets equipment, safety equipment, kayaks, trailer, and vehicle ready
b. At designated launching site
i. Equips visitors with equipment and assists with launching the kayaks
c. During the presentation, is mindful of visitor safety and keeping the group together
d. After the program
i. Works with the ranger to collect, clean, and put away equipment
ii. Returns kayaks to trailer, prepares vehicle, and assists with navigating back to Big Thicket Visitor Center
3. Paddle Clinics
a. Arrive at a designated time prior to the program in coordination with the lead interpretive ranger
i. Gets equipment, safety equipment, kayaks, canoes, booth materials, trailer, and vehicle ready
b. At designated launching site
i. Equips visitors with equipment and assists with launching the kayaks and prepares booth/display materials
c. During the presentation, is mindful of visitor safety and keeping the group together
d. After the program
i. Works with the ranger to collect, clean, and put away equipment
ii. Returns the kayaks to trailer, prepares vehicle, and assists with navigating back to Big Thicket Visitor Center
Start Date - 2023-02-01
End Date - 2023-08-01
Activities include: General Assistance;Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information
Difficulty_Level: Average
Hosts Housing Amenities: RV/Trailer Pads
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About National Park Service
Location:
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Description
The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
6102 FM 420Kountze, TX 77625
(30.45839 ,-94.38739 )
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2023
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Interpreter
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A