Hourly Pooled - Outdoor Program Trip Leader - Campus Recreation
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Job Description
The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position the Universitys Mission Vision and Values and encourage you to submit an application today!
JOB TITLE:
Outdoor Program Trip Leader
JOB PURPOSE:
About the Outdoor Program: As part of the Campus Recreation Department the Outdoor Program helps recruit and retain students faculty and staff by providing a wide range of inclusive safe reasonably priced and accessible outdoor programs and services to the UW community. We expose and guide individuals in the natural environment provide skill and leadership development opportunities and facilitate peer to peer interactions and fun.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide highquality programming for the Outdoor Program
o Facilitate safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation activities similar but not limited to hiking backpacking mountain biking water sports rock climbing fly fishing snowshoeing cross country skiing backcountry skiing and various indoor clinics
o Learn maintain and improve upon outdoor skills technical skills risk management group management and decision making
o Provide personalized instruction to create positive outdoor experiences for participants
o Ability to develop and follow curriculum and lesson plans
Create a physically and emotionally safe and inclusive environment within the Outdoor Program
o Work effectively with other students and Program Coordinators o Participate in staff meetings field days and trainings
o Obtain and maintain necessary certifications including Wilderness Medicine (WFA minimum) CPR/AED and annual University Motor Vehicle Record check o Evaluate and assess your performance with Program Coordinators
COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Customer service
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
University of Wyoming student
Personal experience in one or more of our trip categories such as hiking climbing paddling skiing etc.
Wilderness First Aid (the Outdoor Program offers WFA for a fee)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Interest in teaching various outdoor recreation activities ensuring physical and emotional safety creating an inclusive environment for all participants and a willingness to learn.
Previous experience facilitating guiding or teaching activities in an outdoor related setting.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Application Requirements: Applications must be submitted through the University of Wyoming Employment Opportunity website. Include a resume cover letter including your interest in the program and contact information for three references with the online application.
Please direct questions or correspondence to: Elise DAlessandro and Payton Bartlett University of Wyoming Outdoor Program Coordinator 141E Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center Campus Recreation Laramie WY 82071 and Main Office:
HIRING STATEMENT:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. In compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us ator email.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a town of 30000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach. The university has stateoftheart facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver Boulder and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit http://visitlaramie/
Employment Type
Part-Time
