Temporary Skilled Craft Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Tourism Recreational and Adventure[...]

Oregon State University; Bend (OR); In loco; USD 25.582 - 60.710; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Free confidential mental-health support

Retirement savings

Generous paid leave package

Tuition reduction benefits

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Oregon State University invites applications for part-time temporary positions as Outdoor Assistants in the TRAL program in Bend, Oregon. Responsibilities include assisting instructors with course delivery in outdoor activities like kayaking, climbing, and snow sports. Applicants must meet specific qualifications per course and provide excellent service while working collaboratively. The hourly pay ranges from $18.57 to $44.07, with additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings.

Competenze

• Minimum qualifications vary by course assignment.
• Driving may be required; successful motor-vehicle history check.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent service while collaborating with diverse individuals.

Mansioni

• Assist with fundamentals of the TRAL course.
• Assist lead instructor in managing student safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Class IV kayaking or ACA Level IV certification

AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification

PSIA / AASI Instructor Certification

Excellent service provision

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Job Summary

OSU‑Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for part‑time, temporary TRAL Skilled Craft: Outdoor Assistants for the Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership (TRAL) program throughout the 2025‑2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026. The Temp Skilled Craft Outdoor Assistant will assist the instructor of record in delivering course outcomes related to the specific course (e.g., kayaking, canoeing, climbing, snow sports). Responsibilities include providing emphasis on activity and basic skills, participating in field sessions, demonstrating and assisting students with equipment and resources, delivering safety briefings, and managing student safety on water and land. Experienced assistants will demonstrate up‑to‑date techniques for the required course.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with fundamentals of the TRAL course, activities and basic skills (95%).
• Assist lead instructor in managing student safety (95%).
• Other duties as assigned (5%).

The part‑time, temporary position is anticipated to last 6–10 weeks per 10‑week term, mostly weekday afternoons with occasional Saturday or extended field‑time.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum qualifications vary by course assignment. Applicants must meet the specific qualifications for the course they are assisting with.
• Paddle Sports: Documented Class IV kayaking or ACA Level IV certification.
• Climbing: AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification or equivalent experience.
• Snow Sports: PSIA / AASI Instructor Certification or equivalent experience.
• Driving may be required; successful motor‑vehicle history check, current valid driver’s license, and compliance with university policy.

The position requires demonstrated ability to provide excellent service while collaborating with a diverse group of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Outdoor activities on water and land, mostly Thursday and Friday afternoons with occasional Saturday or extended field‑time.

Pay

Hourly, $18.57–$44.07 per hour. Pay period 16th – 15th of the following month. Pay date last working day of the month.

Benefits Qualified

Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life insurance (OSU pays 95% of premiums for employee and eligible dependents). Free confidential mental‑health support and counseling. Retirement savings. Generous paid leave package. Tuition reduction benefits. Work‑life programs. Optional lifestyle benefits may be available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OSU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU conducts a review of National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.

Background Checks

This job has “critical or security‑sensitive” responsibilities. Job offers are contingent upon background check results.