Assistant Trip Leader

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

NC State University’s Wellness and Recreation department seeks an Outdoor Adventures Assistant Trip Leader. This entry-level, part-time role supports trip planning, leading half- and full-day trips, workshops, and clinics to prepare for advancement as a trip leader.

You’ll assist with trip logistics, equipment prep, risk management, and group instruction while developing leadership and safety skills in a dynamic campus outdoor program.

Qualifications

• Initiative and proactive work attitude.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with diverse campus community and guests.

Responsibilities

• Trip and workshop leadership support, including planning and instruction.
• Assist with program education and marketing of Wellness and Recreation trips.
• Handle logistics and equipment prep, check-in/out gear, minor repairs.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Values Reasoning

Professionalism

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please upload your class schedule as Other Document (1). If you have certifications, please upload them to Optional Documents, Other Document (2). Thank you.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG196247TM

Position Number

Position Number 25ATL02

Position Type

Position Type Temporary

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.
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

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.

Department Information

Job City & State

Department

Department Wellness and Recreation

System Information

Classification Title

Working Title

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

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: 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

• 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.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please enter your student ID number.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please enter your NC State email address.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your expected graduation date? (e.g. May 2020)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently enrolled as a degree‑seeking student at NC State in at least 9 credit hours as an undergraduate or at least 4.5 credit hours as a graduate student?
  • Yes
  • No *Warning: Choosing this answer will automatically disqualify your application
• * How many hours per week are you interested in working? (Cannot exceed 20 hours for all NCSU campus jobs.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you ever been found responsible for a code of violation by the Office of Student Conduct?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a current NC State Wellness and Recreation student employee?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current FA/CPR/AED‑Adult, Child, Infant Certification or are you willing to obtain before beginning employment?
  • I have a current FA/CPR/AED‑Adult, Child, Infant Certification.
  • I do not have a current FA/CPR/AED‑Adult, Child, Infant Certification, but I am willing to obtain before beginning employment.
  • I do not have a current FA/CPR/AED‑Adult, Child, Infant Certification and I am unwilling to obtain. *Warning: Choosing this answer will automatically disqualify your application
• * What qualifications or attributes qualify you for this position? Why are you interested in the position listed?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * In the next section of the application, you are required to upload your resume and a copy of your class schedule. Your class schedule should be uploaded under Other Documents (1). If you have any certifications, you should upload them under Other Documents (2). By typing your initials below, you have read and will comply with this requirement:

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Other Document (1)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document (2)

NC STATE UNIVERSITY

RALEIGH, NC 27695

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