Trip Leader

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The UNM Trip Leader plans and organizes trips, prepares and maintains equipment, educates participants about outdoor skills and safety practices, and manages group dynamics in outdoor environments. The role prioritizes risk management, teamwork, inclusivity, and environmental stewardship while creating engaging opportunities for participants to explore outdoors, develop skills, and build connections through outdoor recreation.

The Trip Leader guides UNM students, staff, faculty, and community members on Getaway Trips; prepares meals while accommodating dietary restrictions; maintains office hours; and works nighttime hours for classes and weekends supervising outdoor trips and challenge course programs. The role also works cooperatively with Recreational Services staff, assists with departmental special events as needed, and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Experience in at least two of the following activity areas: camping, bike maintenance, canoeing, backpacking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, climbing walls, or challenge courses.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a defensive driving certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Word processing and desktop publishing computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recruit, develop, lead, supervise, and motivate students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Positive attitude and proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in at least two of the listed activity areas is preferred.
• Leave No Trace Trainer Certification.
• Experience with outdoor rental equipment and bike maintenance.
• Experience with retail operations.
• CPR and First Aid certification, with Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide UNM students, staff, faculty, and outside community members on Getaway Trips.
• Prepare meals and abide by participants’ dietary restrictions.
• Maintain regular office hours, work nighttime hours for classes, and supervise outdoor trips and challenge course programs on weekends.
• Work cooperatively with other Recreational Services staff members.
• Assist with departmental special events as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Plan and organize trips, prepare and maintain equipment, educate participants on outdoor skills and safety practices, and manage group dynamics in outdoor environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed