Trip Leader (Poly Escapes)

Under the supervision of the Coordinator I - Outdoor Recreation, the Trip Leader plans, organizes, and safely leads outdoor trips for the Cal Poly campus community. This role involves ongoing training and development of oneself and others, maintaining trip equipment inventory, and collaborating with the Coordinator on equipment needs, repairs, and replacements. The Trip Leader supports Poly Escapes employees in providing student development opportunities through outdoor recreation programming and education.

Responsibilities

• Complete all pre-trip and post-trip paperwork in a timely manner.
• Respond appropriately to all accidents and incidents.
• Provide a positive and inclusive environment for all customers and participants.
• Mentor fellow members of the program during on-boarding and training.
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.
• Facilitate and practice proper gear use.
• Respond effectively to participants and co-leader verbal and non-verbal cues and feedback.
• Practice and teach the principles of "Leave No Trace."
• Provide quality customer service to all staff and customers.
• Track and return all rental and trip equipment before and after each trip.
• Ensure all checkout procedures for equipment are executed according to policy.
• Abide by and enforce all ASI and campus security regulations regarding confidential and private information.
• Stay informed of all ASI and staff area policies; enforce policies as necessary.
• Maintain the integrity of the ASI philosophy and brand.
• Attend all meetings, workshops, and retreats.
• Participate in and contribute to both self-evaluation and the evaluation of others.
• Understand the practical and safe use of all outdoor equipment available at the Poly Escapes Rental Center.
• Ensure all aspects of Poly Escapes are kept clean and orderly.
• Maintain inventory of Poly Escapes equipment.
• Maintain awareness of safety and risk management procedures.
• Work closely with the Coordinator I - Outdoor Recreation to implement new ideas and maintain the success and integrity of Poly Escapes.
• Plan and prepare trips for the Cal Poly student body.
• Supervise and manage all trip participants to ensure a safe environment.
• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in ASI policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units (graduate students must carry 4 units).
• Wilderness First Aid and/or Wilderness First Responder certification required.
• Current American Red Cross certification in Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid required within 30 days of hire (training provided by ASI).
• Experience in organized outdoor recreation programs with demonstrated competencies in leadership, student or participant development, inventory tracking, and risk management preferred.
• Experience teaching, leading, or managing a group.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Experience planning, facilitating, and/or evaluating outdoor trips.
• Working knowledge of outdoor trip gear.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting and spending tracking preferred.

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. ASI will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate: $16.90 per hour.

Schedule

• Maximum 20 hours per week while attending academic classes (maximum hours are subject to change while leading or participating in trips).
• Position may require working late nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Requires a minimum of two consecutive terms of work availability.

Location: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA.