Outdoor Program - Adventure Program Trip Leader

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead participants in various outdoor activities.
• Ensure participant safety and adhere to safety protocols.
• Develop relationships with participants to understand their skill levels and experiences.
• Initiate rescue responses and administer first aid during emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Possess eligibility for Federal Work Study.

Background Check?

Yes

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. 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. 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. Operating, activating, using, preparing, inspecting, placing, detecting, or positioning. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. 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: 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: 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, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,), or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).