Hourly Pooled - Campus Recreation - Outdoor Program Trip Leader

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees