OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for part time, Temporary TRAL Skilled Craft: Outdoor Assistants to assist in the Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership (TRAL) program throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. Applications will be considered as positions become available. This position is located in Bend, Oregon. Two TRAL areas of specialization are offered at OSU-Cascades: Nature, Eco and Adventure Tourism (NEAT) and Adventure Leadership Education (ALE). The intention of this pool is to collect applications for current or future opportunities and does not necessarily imply a position is available at this time. During the Fall, Winter and Spring terms, TRAL offers technical courses that focus on a variety of distinct disciplines. Intro to White Water Kayaking, Intro to Canoeing, Intermediate Paddle sports, Rock Site Management, Intermediate Rock Climbing, Land and River Expeditions and Snow Sport Skills and Awareness courses. The Temp Skilled Craft Outdoor Assistant will assist the instructor of record in delivering the outcomes related to the specific course. They will assist with providing emphasis on activity and basic skills, participate in field sessions, demonstrate and assist students in use of equipment and resources, provide individual and group activities to stimulate learning, assist giving safety briefings, and assist lead instructor in managing student safety on the water and land. The experienced Temp Skilled Craft Outdoor Assistant will assist in demonstrating up to date high level techniques for the required course. i.e. kayaking, canoeing, climbing and snow sports techniques.