Outdoor Leadership Graduate Assistant
About The Position
Colorado Christian University (CCU) is looking for a Graduate Assistant (GA) to assist the director of the Outdoor Leadership Program (OLP) with delivering the OLP mission to develop students who will facilitate outdoor experiences to grow people in Christ-likeness, for the sake of others, to the glory of God. The candidate will assist Outdoor Leadership faculty in the management and operations of the Outdoor Leadership program. Candidates should have a strong desire to integrate their faith and leading others in the wilderness for Kingdom purposes. The OLP GA will provide training and discipleship of undergraduate OLP students while enhancing their own growth, development, and experience in a faith-based outdoor ministry. Ideal candidates will be well organized, with strong communication proficiencies. The ability to manage and develop student employees is essential. Strong candidates will work well in a team environment, be self-directed, and able to manage multiple projects and assignments at one time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a CCU graduate program is required.
- Experience leading or teaching at least three of the following skills: Rock and/or Ice climbing, whitewater boating, backpacking, backcountry skiing, canyoneering, fly fishing, mountaineering, avalanche education.
- Valid driver’s license and good motor vehicle record.
- CPR and Wilderness First Aid certification (Wilderness First Responder preferred) or can obtain prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- Additional wilderness certifications preferred.
- Desire to enter the outdoor industry highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the OLP Graduate Assistant contributes to the mission by supporting the Outdoor Leadership Program faculty through rigorous and demanding experiential learning opportunities in character formation, leadership development, authentic community, skills acquisition, and spiritual development for students.
- Assist OLP director in program development, procuring permits, record keeping and management of OLP files and forms.
- Implement and manage summer wilderness experience (called Boundless) for incoming freshman including training and supervising student leaders.
- Assist instructing OLP courses with full-time and affiliate faculty.
- Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating OLP student workers including weekly one-on-one meetings.
- Oversee and manage gear room including rental program.
- Contribute to marketing and outreach efforts to promote the OLP.
- Sponsor student led clubs like Climbing Club or Adventure Project.
- Complete other duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Compensation includes a monthly stipend of $15.16 per hour and tuition waiver for completion of a master's degree through Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
