Outdoor Adventures Facilitator
Outdoor Adventures Facilitator
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Outdoor Adventures Facilitator
The Department of Campus Recreation is seeking to fill the position of Outdoor Adventures Facilitator. This entry level position is responsible for facilitating high quality outdoor/adventure experiences for individuals and groups in the Penn State community and beyond.
Primary responsibilities include providing excellent customer service facilitating a positive culture of risk management and assisting with daily operations of program/facility areas. These responsibilities may be conducted in a variety of environments and roles including groupbased teambuilding (indoor & outdoor) indoor climbing facilities Stone Valley Recreation Area (boat rentals outdoor climbing structures facility rentals general recreation) outdoor trip leading and the Outdoor Adventures Rental Center. This position may include driving University vehicles and trailers.
Prior outdoor leadership experience welcomed but not required. Applicants should possess a desire to learn new skills develop facilitation/leadership abilities and interact with others in dynamic and challenging settings. All Facilitators will receive training in general facilitation customer service and risk management skills. Additional site and/or role specific training is available to create opportunities for professional development and advancement (see Outdoor Adventures Lead Facilitator and Supervisor positions).
Facilitators should expect to work a minimum of 12 afternoons/evenings per week and 56 weekends per semester. Programs and facility coverage may include overnight shifts. A minimum of 1012 hours/week is expected (with potential for up to 24 hours/week). Must attend mandatory staff development workshops and trainings (Monday nights 68pm).
Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness wellness and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the new expanded and renovated 200000 of Intramural Building the McCoy Natatorium the 700acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts the White Building Outdoor Adventures Aquatics Club Sports Fitness and Wellness Programs and Intramural Sports.
This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and be accountable for advancing diversity equity inclusion and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
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