Part-Time AURORA Program Leader
About The Position
The Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management Department is looking for Leaders for its AURORA Programs. These Leaders have an array of responsibilities including, but not limited to: · teaching and instruction of students, · group and time management, · risk assessment and decision-making, · and trip management of trip logistics. Leaders must be able to clearly instruct students on skills of backpacking and backcountry living. These include technical skills such as cooking and setting up shelters, as well as backcountry ethics that ensure a limited impact on the natural world. Leaders must be able to manage this teaching role with the responsibilities of managing a group in the backcountry. This includes real-time risk assessment, time management, provision of first-aid care (as needed), and more. Leaders also mentor and support students as they experience their transition to college life and explore their own leadership opportunities.
Requirements
- group management experience
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED certifications
- driver’s license
- ability to drive a vehicle
- successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
- successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
Responsibilities
- teaching and instruction of students
- group and time management
- risk assessment and decision-making
- trip management of trip logistics
- instruct students on skills of backpacking and backcountry living
- manage a group in the backcountry
- real-time risk assessment
- time management
- provision of first-aid care (as needed)
- mentor and support students as they experience their transition to college life and explore their own leadership opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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