Outdoor Recreation Assistant: Trips, Rentals & Wall

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

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.