Hike Leader - Variable Hours

JOB LOCATION

30 N Del Mar Cir Aurora, Colorado 80011-8256

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ready to swap the office chair for mountain trails? Join the City of Aurora as a Hike Leader and guide adventurers through breathtaking landscapes outside the Metro Area! We're seeking someone who exemplifies the CORE 4 Values of integrity to ensure safety, respect for diverse participants (especially older adults!), professionalism on the trail, and top-notch customer service on every excursion. You'll lead hikes set by the Aurora Center for Active Adults, operate a 14-passenger van, and troubleshoot problems while sharing your knowledge of Rocky Mountain flora and fauna or demonstrating the ability to learn. If you have experience leading group hikes and operating passenger vans, navigating with a map and compass, and possess stellar communication skills, this trail is calling your name. Keep groups safe in varying weather conditions, comply with regulations, and assist participants every step of the way. Be part of a dedicated, collaborative team focused on program development and safety, all while exploring the stunning outdoors.

** This job announcement is to collect candidate applications for current and future Hike Leaders. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the position's needs. **

Hiring Salary is $22.00/hour.

This position is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications throughout the year; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values of older adults.
• Operates a 14-passenger van, escorts patrons to various locations outside the Metro Area
• Acts as escort to hiking/excursion program participants
• Leads a group of participants on open space and back country hikes/excursions set by the Aurora Center for Active Adults
• Responsible for making sound decisions that keep the group safe while hiking/ during excursions
• Knowledge of flora and fauna of the Rocky Mountains or ability to learn
• Able to lead hike in all weather conditions
• Ability to read and use map and compass or ability to learn
• Compliance with all Open Space, State and National Forest Service groups hiking regulations including group size, leave no trace, trail etiquette, resource protection and general rules of hiking including but not limited to: Know your way, make yourself known, stay on the trail, do not disturb wildlife, be mindful of trail conditions, be aware of your surroundings.
• Assists in planning hiking/excursions destinations
• Assists passengers when boarding or disembarking from city vehicles
• Assists with loading hiking gear/packages of the patrons as needed
• Completes reports after each hike/excursion
• Troubleshoots problems on hikes/excursions
• Responds to emergency first aid when required
• Maintains the vehicle in a safe manner
• Attending staff meetings or other training as assigned
• Complete