Grant Armour Email & Phone Number

Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Coordinate and facilitate outdoor recreation programs for the Outdoor Recreation School of Three Rivers Park District. A broad range of responsibilities and roles providing programing to the public for regional park system with more than 27,000 acres of land and 12.5 million annual visitors. Coordination of programs includes planning, equipment management and maintenance, purchasing, curriculum development, training of staff, and direct program delivery. My specific coordination areas have included: kayak programs, mountain bike programs, bike programs, cross country ski programs, social media administration, digital program creation including video production, a mobile climbing wall, fleet of 40 adjustable size bikes, Rennet race director (1000 person ski and fat bike race), a mobile zip line, developing a camping gear library, summer camps. Programs that I have facilitated include: canoe, kayak, SUP, log rolling, archery, fishing, slack line, geocaching, disc golf, Nordic walking, camping skills, adapted recreation, bike, mountain bike, fire building, survival, team building, maple syrup, climbing wall, zipline, snowshoe, ice fishing, fat bike, kick sled, and skate and classic cross country skiing

Saint Paul, Minnesota

I worked directly with Case Managers to serve 20+ 9th and 10th grade students with Individual Academic Plans, Behavioral Intervention Pans and/ or 504 accommodations. I worked both in General Education and Special Education classrooms. I worked to provided more subtle support to my SpEd students through also providing extensive support to General Education students. I created alternative/ modified assignments, templates, guides and individual plans for student success in science courses.

Saint Paul, Mn

I coached 3 teams of 5-7th grade students in the FIRST Lego League robotics program. I facilitated student driven learning experiences tied to robotics, teamwork and project management. I coordinated background logistics, parent and student volunteers, and the material resources that were needed to achieve the students; desired outcomes by the date of our competition.

Primary leader on extended paddle/ camping trips, acting as a guide to people of all abilities, ages and backgrounds. I served more than 8,000 participants.I managed/ supervised 60 guides in the filed and dozens of volunteers. Primary leader on the Canoemobile national tour where I was ultimately responsible for the in the fieldsafety, well-being and constructive outcomes for our staff, partners, participantsand over $100,000 worth of equipment.I facilitated meaningful outcomes of personal growth and connection to place through experiential education.

I worked to provide general support in an urban agriculture setting. I worked to improve the reach of Growing Power - Madison's community events and farmers' markets in the aim or reducing the food desert in South Madison.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Madison, Wisconsin Area

A summer internship, working with youth and urban agriculture. We ran a summer (day) camp for children age 5 to 14 and worked with high school interns to grow food in the city of Middleton, WI. We then sold food we grew at the Middleton Farmers' Market. We ran a bicycle driven compost and over the summer I installed a moderate sized drip irrigation system, built a fence around our plot and constructed eight raised beds.

Saint Paul, Mn

I worked to evaluate necessary repairs/ provide service quotes to customers, repair bicycles and promote safety and health through the bicycle industry. I developed a strong sense of problem solving, pride in work and customer service.

Community And Environmental Sociology, Community And Environmental Sociology

B.S. Community and Environmental Sociology Certificate in Environmental Studies

Education record

Post Secondary Education Option

Wilderness First Responder

Wilderness Medical Associates International Program: Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and Healthcare Provider level CPR.