Employment Opportunity


Part-Time Safety and Rescue Consultant (Rope and/or Water Specialities)

Date Posted: November 12, 2025


Elder Technical Rescue Services LLC (ETRS) is currently searching for Safety and Rescue Consultants that have the certifications and experience needed to teach rope-related programs (i,e., rope rescue, fall protection, etc.) and/or Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) water rescue programs. Applicants need not be qualified in both areas. Most of our courses are held in southeastern Pennsylvania, but we are expanding.

These are part-time, casual positions (non-exempt) that will teach safety and rescue classes and provide other consulting services on an as-needed basis. You will play an integral role in the services that ETRS provides to help make our communities safer.


What You'll Do

  • Meet clients to understand their specific needs and challenges.
  • Develop solutions and recommendations to correct problems or increase efficiency.
  • Deliver safety and technical rescue training and education programs.
  • Create a welcoming and safe learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation.
  • Participate in the company’s continuous quality improvement system.
  • Prioritize safety in all activities conducted with the company.
  • Continue professional development and growth according to company policies, personal interests, certification requirements, and other safety regulations.


What You've Accomplished

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in specialty field
  • Fire Service Instructor Level 1 certification (or equivalent instructor training)

Rope Specialty applicants:

  • NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician
  • Or, SPRAT/IRATA Rope Access Technician II/III
  • ISA Certified Arborist or Certified Tree Climber (preferred)

Water Specialty applicants:

  • PFBC WRER Instructor (required)
  • PFBC ALSR Instructor (preferred)
  • PFBC IRER Instructor (preferred)


What Makes You the Ideal Candidate

  • Demonstrated history of respectful and highly competent training
  • Real-world experience
  • Confident while presenting lecture material in a classroom environment
  • Have an open mind and be willing to learn from your students


What ETRS Offers You

  • Work in a family-oriented, veteran-owned small business
  • Competitive pay based on your professional qualifications
  • Highly professional organization with electronic scheduling program, training management portal, and direct deposit
  • Holiday pay and premium pay, when applicable
  • Paid training and professional development opportunities


Equal Opportunity Policy

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at ETRS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ETRS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.


How to Apply

Complete the Employment Application and email it to Managing Director Bill Elder at [email protected]. Please attach additional pages if there is not enough room on the application to adequately detail your training and experience.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.