Aquatic Education Coordinator
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Statewide, Kansas
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $28 - $29.75 per hour |
| Deadline | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 2 - 4 years |
AQUATIC EDUCATION COORDINATOR – Position #K0229200
This unclassified, full-time position is located in the Education Division and is directly supervised by the Education Division Director. The primary duty location will be determined depending on the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for directing all aspects of the aquatic education areas of focus including statewide coordination of the aquatic education program, which includes sportfish education, boating education, aquatic ecology education.
- Plans, coordinates and conducts instructor orientation and in-service training events to include agency and program policy/procedure updates.
- Develops and maintains in-person and online training materials for instructors and establish a feedback/communication channel to evaluate its effectiveness.
- Administers and manages program planning and USFWS federal aid grant and is responsible for maintaining all documents and databases relating to federal funding and federal aid requirements.
- Facilitates or assists assigned coordinators / administrators in: hunter education, fur harvester education, bowhunter education, shooting sports (the National Archery in Schools program; the Student Air Rifle program; shotgun shooting sports; rifle shooting sports), Becoming an Outdoors Woman and R3 outdoor engagement events.
Benefits:
- Salary: Beginning hourly wage $28.00/hour - $29.75/hour
- Health and Insurance: Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage.
- Retirement and Options: Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation.
- Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two years of experience in providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, program or organizational unit. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant to the agency.
- This position requires the use of a firearm for live-fire instruction, hunting and simulated hunting situations. Candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C.
- Four years of work or study in education or natural resources is preferred.
- Public speaking and classroom presentation skills, along with proven writing skills and abilities are a plus.
- Preferred applicants will have experience with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), video capture, editing and production and training materials.
- The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a background in outdoor recreation, wildlife, hunting and shooting.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required.
How to Apply: Go to the State Employment Center at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center and follow the directions below:
- Click in the middle under the Sunflower. From there either Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account.
- Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page. Please make sure to include your email address.
- Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
- Complete and Submit your application.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
- Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page
The following are the required items to apply:
1) a letter of interest
2) a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address
3) transcript material, if you wish to include them
4) employment application – this is generated from the information which is input into the system
Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position. We no longer make copies of previous applications. Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection.
Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview. The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed.
Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran” under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum requirements of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.
Disability Hiring Preference: If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time, please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information.
DEADLINE TO APPLY – October 23, 2026
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | Environmental Education , Outdoor Recreation |