Trip Supervisor

SJSU Student Union•San Jose, CA

13h•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Union, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary that maintains three major facilities at San Jose State University in downtown San Jose, California. These facilities include the Diaz Compean Student Union Building, the Provident Credit Union Event Center, and the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center. The Student Union, Inc. functions as part of the Student Affairs Division on campus, and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a student majority, faculty, and administrators. Mission The Student Union, Inc. of San Jose State University supports the development, growth, and well-being of students and the campus community by providing diverse programs, desired services, and quality facilities to enhance the collegiate experience. Job Summary The Student Outdoor Adventures Trip Supervisor is responsible for the leadership, implementation, and direct oversight of outdoor adventures trips and programs. Some of these responsibilities include the instruction of wilderness skills, ensuring the physical and mental safety of all participants and staff, ensuring that equipment is safe to use and is being used properly, and fostering an inclusive and welcoming community through individual interactions, programs, and activities.

Requirements

Current Wilderness First Responder certification, NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute preferred.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, American Red Cross preferred. Online certifications will not be accepted. (May be obtained as part of training/onboarding.)
Must be a matriculated SJSU student and continuously enrolled at least half-time during the academic term.
Half-time is defined as follows: Enrollment Status Half-time Units Undergraduate and Post baccalaureate Students 6.0-8.0 hours/semester
Knowledge of outdoor adventures policies and procedures and ability to manage situations which require resolution and problem solving.
Ability to work in conditions that are outside in extreme conditions with indirect supervision.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, ability to manage conflicts.

Nice To Haves

NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute preferred.
American Red Cross preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for program safety and preventing emergencies by following and enforcing safety parameters and logistics set forth by the OA Leader Handbook in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Student Union.
Responsible for creating an environment of learning, physical and psychological safety, and quality service on all OA programmatic offerings.
Responsible for coordinating pre-trip and post-trip administration tasks including but not limited to: designing itineraries, communicating with participants, marketing, reserving permits, cleaning and repairing equipment, reviewing participant evaluations, and writing trip-end reports.
Assist the Outdoor Adventures Manager with the recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluation of the Outdoor Adventure Trip Leaders.
Ensure that equipment used on programs is utilized safely.
Follow guidelines of Leave No Trace, Wilderness Safety Guidelines, and Conservation Principles.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, training days, and workshops.
Perform additional duties as assigned.