Outdoor Rec Programming Assistant

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Rec Student Worker is responsible for performing operational tasks for Campus Recreation programs and facilities. They will provide excellent customer service, maintain facility and asset cleanliness, ensure that all policies are followed by guests and participants, and ensure all safety measures are being implemented. The Outdoor Rec Programming Assistant is primarily responsible for facilitating programming of Outdoor Recreation. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service, risk management, and facilitation of trips and events found on the Outdoor Recreation calendar. This involves working at assigned events and may involve participating in any assigned aspect of the planning, promotion, or post-event critique and analysis of events. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assisting in leading and promoting safety during off-site trips and events within the Outdoor Recreation department. Ensure the safety of all program attenders by knowing and following all set policies and procedures and maintaining a working knowledge of all Emergency Action Plans. Assist in facilitating the promotional and marketing shifts on LU’s campus. Assist in the direction and facilitation of the Liberty Mountain Trail Races Series. Provide excellent customer service to participants on all programs. Maintaining the general maintenance, organization and cleanliness of equipment and gear. Lead CSER workers or volunteers and provide a model of excellence for them to follow. Regularly assist with events and operations during evening, nights, or weekend hours. Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings. Perform all other tasks assigned by the Outdoor Rec Programming Coordinator to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Minimum Qualifications Current Liberty University student Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification Ability to work up to 18 hours per week Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night) Preferred Qualifications Wilderness First Aid Certifications, Challenge Course Certifications, and/or Swiftwater Rescue Certifications Previous experience with outdoor recreation programming or facilities Experience in a customer service position Desire to pursue recreation management as a career field ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension Ability to communicate effectively to convey clear, well-articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University. Strong organizational skills. Excellent computer skills. Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Physical and Sensory Abilities Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. (If not administrative duties, such as labor, define general physical abilities. Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business. Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is split between a climate-controlled office setting and outdoor facilities. Both areas are well lit and the noise level is moderate. Off-site trips may travel away from the University to rural and back-country locations. Driving Requirements This position does not require driving. Though, driving of University UTV’s will be done after appropriate training. Time Type Part time Location Lynchburg - In Office The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs. Before you begin an application, please review our application process. Come develop and improve valuable skills to use throughout your career by working at LU! We have many positions open that provide opportunities for students to serve the local Lynchburg community. Many offer flexible schedules to allow students to attend classes and complete their coursework. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.

Requirements

Current Liberty University student
Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
Ability to work up to 18 hours per week
Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night)
Ability to communicate effectively to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.

Nice To Haves

Wilderness First Aid Certifications, Challenge Course Certifications, and/or Swiftwater Rescue Certifications
Previous experience with outdoor recreation programming or facilities
Experience in a customer service position
Desire to pursue recreation management as a career field

Responsibilities

Assisting in leading and promoting safety during off-site trips and events within the Outdoor Recreation department.
Ensure the safety of all program attenders by knowing and following all set policies and procedures and maintaining a working knowledge of all Emergency Action Plans.
Assist in facilitating the promotional and marketing shifts on LU’s campus.
Assist in the direction and facilitation of the Liberty Mountain Trail Races Series.
Provide excellent customer service to participants on all programs.
Maintaining the general maintenance, organization and cleanliness of equipment and gear.
Lead CSER workers or volunteers and provide a model of excellence for them to follow.
Regularly assist with events and operations during evening, nights, or weekend hours.
Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.
Perform all other tasks assigned by the Outdoor Rec Programming Coordinator to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.