Outdoor Adventures Trip Staff

Job Title

Outdoor Adventures Trip Staff

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dept Of Recreational Sports

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What we want

The Department of Recreational Sports is seeking Trip Leaders responsible for conducting all phases of outdoor recreation activity including pre-trip, trip, and post-trip duties. These part-time, temporary positions are for those who love the outdoors! The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.

Responsibilities:

• Instruction - Provides sequential, progressive and effective skill instruction. Ensures that every participant has the opportunity throughout the activity to become more proficient at all program elements. Models the behaviors expected of the group. Ensures that the rationale behind all guidelines, expectations, and decisions are understood by the group. Mentors and trains assistant trip leader and trip interns.
• Group Management - Responsible for the safety and well-being of the group. Makes judgments commensurate with your ability and skill. Supervises according to the ability of the group. Facilitates quality customer service through safe and positive interactions with trip participants, park staff and co-leaders. Initiates and facilitates group participation.
• Risk Management - Ensures that the rationale behind all guidelines, expectations, and decisions are understood by the group. Gathers and prepares required documents for risk management and program effectiveness.
• Trip Promotion - Promotes the trip and recruits' participants, utilizing all appropriate avenues, in conjunction with other OA Staff.
• Meetings - Attends appropriate staff workshops and staff meetings. Completes job-related training required by Texas A&M University System and the Department of Recreational Sports.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading and instructing groups of 4-16 people.
  
  
  

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• First Aid/CPR
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with computer programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, web browsers, point of sale, and inventory management and reservations.
• Proficiency speaking and writing fluently in professional English.
• Utilize written and verbal directions to complete tasks independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work with little to no supervision and with only basic guidance in preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement a plan for a lesson or activity, including preparation and follow-up.
• Demonstrated ability in the activity scheduled, including but not limited to hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, lead-climbing, stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing, river kayaking, kayak rolls, and bike maintenance.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or in pursuit of bachelor’s degree.
• Current Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder
• American Canoe Association Canoe or Kayak Level 1 or 2, and/or River Rescue for paddling staff;
• AMGA or PCIA Single Pitch Instructor for Climbing Staff.
  
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with the public with effective organizational ability.
• Provide clear and productive feedback to peers and other staff.
  
  
  

What You Need To Know & Do

Apply!!! a cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.