Outdoor Program - Adventure Program Trip Leader

Weber State University; Utah; On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking an Outdoor Program Trip Leader to instruct and guide participants on outdoor outings and clinics. This role requires adherence to the OP Curriculum, safety standards, and strong teaching and communication abilities.

Responsibilities include ensuring participant safety, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and responding to emergencies. Pooled positions operate on weekends and evenings year-round, with up to 20 hours per week and 12 months per year, at an hourly

Qualifications

• Must have leadership skills and experience working with adults and/or children.
• Significant experience in at least one outdoor activity.
• CPR/AED and Standard First Aid certifications are required prior to working at the OP.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license by start of program and have a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead participants in outdoor outings, clinics, or classes following the OP Curriculum and safety standards.
• Ensure the safety of participants, equipment, and vehicles; manage emergencies as needed.
• Collaborate with the Outdoor Program team and contribute to year-round programming.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Teaching skills

Communication skills

All-weather readiness

Driver's license

Job description

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 Information

Position Title

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H00112P

Position Category

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week Up to 20 hours per week

Months per year

Months per year 12

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $11.75

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Position Title: Outdoor Program, Adventure Program Trip Leader
Work as part of the Outdoor Program team to instruct and lead participants in a variety of outdoor related outings, clinics, or classes. Become familiar with and adhere to the OP Curriculum’s, OP Standards of Practice, and other materials deemed appropriate. Take responsibility for safety of participants, equipment, vehicles, and other resources. Establish the necessary relationship with participants in order to develop familiarity with their skill development and/or recreational experience. Initiate appropriate rescue response and/or the administration of first aid during course related emergencies. Perform other duties and specific course responsibilities as assigned.
Specific Hours: Weekends and Evenings.
Dates of Employment: Year-round (Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter)
This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

Must have leadership skills and experience working with adults and/or children. Significant experience and skill with at least one outdoor activity. Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to perform physical tasks in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions. Strong teaching skills. Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in writing. Must be 18 years of age or older.
CPR / AED and Standard First Aid certifications are required prior to working at the OP. Must possess a valid driver’s license by start of program and have a good driving record.
Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

Seeking applicants who can:
Supervise the services and programs of the Outdoor Program, Adventure Trip programs.
Propose a minimum of one OP Adventure program per semester.
Know and understand proper trip leader packet completion procedures.
Enforce all Adventure Programs policies, procedures, and rules.
Ensure safety by providing participants with instruction and education on proper usage of equipment and skills.
Maintain a professional, attentive presence.
Follow emergency care procedures in the event of an injury or emergency.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Maintain other necessary certifications for outdoor related instruction as needed. (ie: Avalanche 1 Certification)
Attend mandatory meetings, orientations and staff development workshops.
Read, understand and abide by all employee policies and procedures stated in the Wilderness recreation Center student employee manual.
Provide excellent customer service at all times.
Be a team player with your OP Supervisor peers as well as other Campus Recreation employees.
Be knowledgeable of Campus Recreation programs and services so that you can be an ambassador of Campus Rec.
Perform other duties as specified by the Outdoor Program Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator
Preference will be given to individuals who qualify for Federal Work Study. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study program, contact the Financial Aid office at 801-626-6585.

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

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. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , 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 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.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness,