Hourly Pooled - Campus Recreation - Outdoor Program Trip Leader

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JOB TITLE:  

Outdoor Program Trip Leader

JOB PURPOSE:   

As part of the campus recreation department, the Outdoor Program helps recruit and retain students, faculty and staff by providing a wide range of welcoming, safe, reasonably-priced Outdoor Programs and services to the UW community. We expose individuals to the natural environment, provide skill and leadership development opportunities, facilitate interactions and fun, and are open to all. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide high-quality programming for the Outdoor Program
  • 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
  • Learn, maintain, and improve upon outdoor skills, technical skills, risk management, group management, and decision making
  • Provide personalized instruction to create positive outdoor experiences for participants
  • Ability to develop and follow curriculum and lesson plans
• Create a physically and emotionally safe and inclusive environment within the Outdoor Program
  • Work effectively with other students and Program Coordinators
  • Participate in staff meetings, field days, and trainings
  • Obtain and maintain necessary certifications including Wilderness Medicine (WFA minimum), CPR/AED, and annual University Motor Vehicle Record check
  • Evaluate and assess your performance with Program Coordinators

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: 

Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES: 

Safety 

Attention to detail

Customer Service

Independence

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)

http://www.uwyo.edu/rec/outdoor-program/wilderness-medicine.html

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 APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

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 D’Alessandro and Larry Goodwin

Outdoor Program Coordinator

Campus Recreation

edalessa@uwyo.edu and lgoodw2@uwyo.edu

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

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 compliance with 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 at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

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