OHV Instructor/Ambassador

OHV Instructor

The OHV safety programs offered through the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation's OHV Education Program are valuable programs to the youth and adults of Idaho. If you thoroughly enjoy the outdoors and participate in one the many aspects of OHV recreation then consider becoming one of our volunteer OHV instructors. To become an instructor you are not expected to have a background as a schoolteacher or college level professor. It helps to have good reading skills, ability to plan, follow the lesson plans and use the proper training aids to become a successful instructor.

Becoming an instructor involves giving a few hours of your time while one of our OHV education team covers the necessary information for attaining instructor certification. During the training session you will learn the proper instruction methods and procedures needed to adequately conduct a class. Use of student materials, program and review of policy guidelines required will also be taught.

Pre-requisites for becoming an OHV Instructor

Individuals interested in volunteering for the OHV Instructor program must meet the following requirements.

· Be 16 years of age or older

· Participate in the OHV Instructor development course (2 days)

· Possess a valid driver’s license

· Transportation to get to training events

· Mechanically sound OHV to utilize during training courses

How do I become involved?

Individuals who wish to participate in the OHV Instructor program can contact the IDPR Motorized Trails OHV Education office at 1.208.514.2414 or email at ohveducation@idpr.idaho.gov.

 

OHV Ambassador

What is an OHV  Ambassador?

OHV Trail Ambassadors are trained volunteers that help conserve OHV riding opportunities by working cooperatively with Idaho land managers and law enforcement organizations to:

• maintain motorized areas, roads, trails and facilities,
• provide a recognizable presence on public and state lands,
• model appropriate riding behavior, and
• provide educational and informative materials to the public.

These volunteers, in groups of two or more, travel on motorbikes, all-terrain vehicles, utility type vehicles, specialty off-highway vehicles or 4x4 vehicles to identify and record resource issues and OHV user activities.

Ambassadors serve as a point of contact for other OHV users to obtain helpful and informative information about the trails they ride. Large, high profile public outreach events at popular staging areas and trailheads also provide the OHV Trail Ambassadors opportunities to distribute useful OHV information that will help increase knowledge of OHV opportunities and Idaho's laws and regulations.

Ambassadors are provided training to assist with presenting information on Idaho's opportunities, laws and regulations.

• Program Overview
• Idaho Code
• First Aid/CPR
• Policy and Procedures
• Blood borne Pathogens
• Check in/out procedures
• Radio use and protocol
• Reporting procedures
• Emergency procedures
• Visitor contacts
• OHV Sound testing

As the program grows additional training will be included to keep the OHV Trail Ambassador as up to date and prepared as possible.

OHV Ambassadors carry no law enforcement authority above that of a regular citizen.

Their influence lies in their knowledge, friendliness and willingness to help others. They are a vital part of the OHV trail ambassador program and have a high degree of commitment to maintaining the environment and the responsible use of OHVs on public lands.

Pre-requisites for becoming an OHV Ambassador

Individuals interested in volunteering as an OHV Ambassador must meet the following requirements.

• Be 16 years of age or older
• Be an active OHV Safety Training Instructor
• Participate in the OHV Ambassador development course (2 days)
• Possess a valid drivers license
• Transportation to get to events
• Mechanically sound OHV to participate in events

How do I become involved?

Individuals who wish to participate as an OHV Ambassador can contact the IDPR Motorized Trails OHV Education office at 1.208.514.2414 or email at ohveducation@idpr.idaho.gov.

The Idaho OHV Ambassador works toward the following goals:

• Maintain motorized opportunities and access for the continued enjoyment of motorized routes and areas on public lands.
• Promote a positive image of OHV recreation on all lands, and promote land stewardship.
• Strengthen cooperation between user groups and OHV management agencies.
• Promote responsible recreation use by modeling appropriate OHV safety and behavior.
• Utilize clubs and individual knowledge about responsible OHV use and agency policies to inform and educate casual OHV users.
• Increase responsible recreation knowledge to reduce the need for law enforcement.
• Provide a recognizable presence on motorized routes and facilities used by the public.
• Assist land management agencies in monitoring the areas, roads, trails, and facilities used by the public.
• Participate in public outreach events and site improvements.