Outdoor Recreation Assistant

YBI Recruiting; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (Comprehensive Medical)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Job summary

Grinnell College Physical Education, Athletics, & Recreation Department is seeking an Outdoor Recreation Assistant to aid the Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) with logistics for off-campus trips, equipment rentals, and climbing wall operations.

The role requires travel up to 30%, some nights and 1-2 weekends per semester, and entails training student staff and supporting trip leaders in planning & execution of trips.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate advanced experience involving coursework or certifications in outdoor recreation or emergency preparedness.
• Six months or less of work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive minivans and 11-passenger vans. Individuals must be 20 years of age or older to operate these vehicles.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of outdoor equipment rentals, including inventory, inspection, and reservations.
• Assist with management of the climbing wall by assisting with equipment inspections and performing spot checks on climbing wall staff.
• Support student trip leaders with trip planning and logistics; co-lead out-of-state trips with student trip leaders.
• Assist with the training of GORP student employees.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate advanced experience in outdoor recreation or emergency preparedness

Job description

The Grinnell College Physical Education, Athletics, & Recreation Department is seeking an Outdoor Recreation Assistant to assist with the logistical planning, coordination, and operation of the Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP). GORP consists of off-campus adventure trips, an indoor climbing wall, and outdoor equipment rental. Responsibilities include assisting with the management of the climbing wall, assisting with the management of the outdoor equipment rental program, and supporting student trip leaders with logistics for off-campus adventure trips.

This role requires some travel (up to 30%) and the ability to work some nights and 1-2 weekends per semester.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with management of outdoor equipment rentals, including inventory, inspection, and reservations
• Assist with management of the climbing wall by assisting with equipment inspections and performing spot checks on climbing wall staff
• Support student trip leaders with trip planning and logistics; co-lead out-of-state trips with student trip leaders
• Assist with the training of GORP student employees

* This role is a full-time term position, benefits-eligible, working 9 months (academic year), 1560 hours worked in the fiscal year. Eligible post-baccalaureate candidates must have completed their degree no earlier than May 2025.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate advanced experience involving coursework or certifications in outdoor recreation or emergency preparedness.
• 6 months or less of work experience
• Possess a valid driver's license and able to drive minivans and large 11-passenger vans.Individuals must be 20 years of age or older in order to operate these vehicles.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Plan, organize, and efficiently manage their workload.
• Communicate effectively utilizing various modes of communication.

Preferred Requirements

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Wilderness medicine certification (wilderness first aid, wilderness advanced first aid, wilderness first responder, wilderness EMT)
• Experience leading adventure trips.
• Climbing wall instructor certification.
• Experience with route setting.

• Comprehensive Medical Plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• For a complete list of benefits offered by Grinnell College, please visit the benefits page on their website : https://www.grinnell.edu/about/leadership/offices-services/hr/benefits