Outdoor Recreation Assistant - Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell College invites applications for an Outdoor Recreation Assistant to support the Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP). The role entails helping manage the climbing wall and outdoor equipment rentals, as well as assisting student trip leaders with logistics for off-campus adventures.

Responsibilities include inventory and reservations for gear, inspections of climbing wall equipment, and training GORP student staff.

Qualifications

• Full-time term position for 9 months (academic year).
• Eligible post-baccalaureate candidates must complete their degree by May 2025.
• Some travel (up to 30%) and occasional nights/weekends.

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.

Job description

The 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.

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.

Travel requirement: This role requires some travel (up to 30%) and the ability to work some nights and weekends.

Eligible post-baccalaureate candidates must have completed their degree no later than May 2025.