Trip Leader

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position guides UNM students, staff, faculty, and outside community members on Getaway Trips. It includes preparing meals and accommodating participants’ dietary restrictions, maintaining regular office hours, working nighttime hours for classes, and supervising outdoor trips and challenge course programs on weekends. The Trip Leader also works cooperatively with Recreational Services staff, assists with departmental special events as needed, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able 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

• Experience in at least two of the following activity areas, with certification preferred: camping, bike maintenance, canoeing, backpacking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, climbing walls, and challenge courses.
• 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 provide weekend supervision of outdoor trips and challenge course programs.
• Work cooperatively with other Recreational Services staff members.
• Assist with departmental special events as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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