Assistant Outdoor Educator -50/50

Weber State University; Utah; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking an Assistant Outdoor Educator to support the Outdoor and Community Recreation Education program on campus in Ogden, UT. The position is 20 hours per week and paid at $17.50 per hour, for a 12-month schedule.

The role focuses on assisting with course delivery, supervision of activities, and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.0 GPA, meeting quarterly credit-hour requirements,

Qualifications

• Must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
• Must meet the minimum credit hour requirements for the semesters the supervisor is requesting funding (Fall: 12 credit hours, Spring: 12 credit hours, Summer: 6 credit hours or continued work).
• Undergraduate student working on FIRST bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with course delivery for the Outdoor and Community Recreation Education program.
• Supervise activities and assist with equipment preparation, care and inventory management.
• Interact with students to promote outdoor activities, participation, safety and environmental responsibility.

Education

Undergraduate student pursuing first bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Information

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Title

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H01747P

Position Category

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 20

Months per year

Months per year 12

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $17.50

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Assistant Outdoor Educator plays a vital role in supporting academic courses taught by the Outdoor and Community Recreation Education program by assisting with various aspects of course delivery, activity supervision, and equipment maintenance. This position offers an excellent opportunity for students with a passion for the outdoors to gain practical experience in outdoor leadership, outdoor education, and environmental stewardship. Job responsibilities will include assisting in planning and organizing outdoor and adventure activities, assisting with equipment preparation, care, and inventory management. The person in this role will be expected to interact positively with students to promote outdoor activities, encourage participation, maintain safety, and promote environmental responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
• Must meet the minimum credit hour requirements for the semesters the supervisor is requesting funding
  • Fall: 12 credit hours
  • Spring: 12 credit hours
  • Summer: Students either need to have worked for you in the Spring or will continue to work in the Fall. (Preference will be given to those registered for 6 credit hours.)
• Must be an undergraduate student working on their FIRST bachelor’s degree (cannot be post-baccalaureate)

Physical Activity of this position

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position

Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to have close visual acuity to inspect small defects, small parts at distances close to the eye., Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm’s reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. , Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity., The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Supplemental Questions

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • jobs.weber.edu
  • KSL
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Agency Referral
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  • Other web advertisement
  • Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents