Assistant Trip Leader

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Empl.

LEAD courses

Attendance at events for free

Job summary

NC State University is seeking an Assistant Trip Leader in Raleigh to help plan and lead outdoor trips, workshops, and clinics on a part-time basis. You will assist with trip planning, equipment prep, and group management while developing leadership and risk management skills.

The role emphasizes safety-minded instruction, teamwork, and customer service as you guide new adventurers into outdoor recreation. Commitment includes Fridays/weekends and up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Initiative: Complete required work, pursue opportunities to expand knowledge, work to better the department.
• Communication: Display effective and proactive interpersonal communication with users and coworkers.
• Customer Service: Prioritize our users, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all participants.
• Critical Thinking: Actively conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and evaluating information to reach a conclusion.
• Teamwork: Collaborate and use knowledge and experiences to contribute to the success of the team.
• Values Reasoning: Using our four values of care, positivity, flexibility and support when making decisions.
• Professionalism: Present expected behavior in the workplace, exemplified by your attitude and effort.

Responsibilities

• Trip and Workshop Leadership: Assist trip leaders with all aspects of a trip, including group development, risk management, and instruction of technical skills.
• Program Education and Marketing: Help market trips to the campus community and educate others about all Outdoor Adventures programs.
• Logistics and Equipment: Prepare equipment for trips and maintain gear by checking it in and out, cleaning, disinfecting, and performing minor repairs.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Values Reasoning

Professionalism

Job description

Posting Number:

PG196247TM

Position Number:

25ATL02

Position Type:

Temporary

Essential Job Duties:

An Outdoor Adventures Assistant Trip Leader is a passionate and safety-minded student who helps inspire others to get involved in outdoor recreation. In this entry-level role, you’ll assist in leading half-day, full-day, and weekend trips, workshops, and clinics to prepare for advancement as a trip leader. You will help with trip planning, equipment preparation, and group management while building valuable skills in leadership, risk management, and instruction. Join our team and help us guide new adventurers into the outdoors!

Contribute

• Trip and Workshop Leadership: Assist trip leaders with all aspects of a trip, including group development, risk management, and instruction of technical skills. You will also help plan, create lessons, and facilitate educational workshops and clinics.
• Program Education and Marketing: Help market trips to the campus community and educate others about all Outdoor Adventures programs, including trips, clinics, and equipment rentals.
• Logistics and Equipment: Prepare equipment for trips and maintain gear by checking it in and out, cleaning, disinfecting, and performing minor repairs.

Is Time Limited:

No

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Job City & State:

Raleigh

Department:

Wellness and Recreation

Classification Title:

Temporary-Clerical

Working Title:

Assistant Trip Leader

Work Schedule:

Maximum 20 hours per week as scheduled

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Guideline Enforcement: Understand and enforce Wellness and Recreation and area specific guidelines.
• Risk Management: Knowledge and implementation of emergency action plan.
• Training and Meetings: Attend required training and monthly staff meetings.
• Community: Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests.
• Support: Perform other related duties to support the overall functioning of the department.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Both indoors and outdoors with potential exposure to adverse weather.
• Physical: Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting weight up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Sensory: Potentially loud and busy work environment that requires strong communication and observation skills.
• Schedule: Flexibility in your availability is needed to potentially work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and breaks.
• Safety: Exposure to potential safety hazards and adherence to the emergency action plan to mitigate risk.

Time Commitment

• Time Commitment: this position requires you to work a minimum of two outdoor trips per semester.
• Schedule Requirements: This role requires consistent availability on Fridays and weekends.

Department Required Skills:

• Initiative: Complete required work, pursue opportunities to expand knowledge, work to better the department.
• Communication: Display effective and proactive interpersonal communication with users and coworkers.
• Customer Service: Prioritize our users, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all participants.
• Critical Thinking: Actively conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and evaluating information to reach a conclusion.
• Teamwork: Collaborate and use knowledge and experiences to contribute to the success of the team.
• Values Reasoning: Using our four values of care, positivity, flexibility and support when making decisions.
• Professionalism: Present expected behavior in the workplace, exemplified by your attitude and effort.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

N/A

Required License or Certification:

• Eligibility: Current full-time NC State student.
• Certifications: First Aid and Adult CPR/AED certifications should be current or obtained before position commencement. This certification is provided to selected candidates upon being hired.
• Preferred Experience: Demonstrated experience with adventure programming, such as participating in or assisting with outdoor trips, challenge courses, and related leadership trainings.

Valid NC Driver's License required?:

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?:

No

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$10.50/hour

Job Open Date:

10/05/2026

Quick Link:

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/235717

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.