Outdoor Adventure (Equipment Coordinator, Climbing Center Coordinator, Poplar Ridge Challenge Course Coordinator, Trip Leader) (Student Wage)

Outdoor Adventure Equipment Coordinator:

Area Specific Responsibilities: 

• To assist customers in outfitting trips by ensuring proper rentals of needed camping and paddling equipment. 
• To responsibly handle the monetary transactions of the outdoor recreation rental center according to PCI regulations and through the completion of the appropriate forms for rentals and refunds. 
• Monitor use the bouldering wall and ensure all users have completed the required Bouldering Orientation before climbing. 
• Look for the unobvious things to do.  Don’t wait for someone to tell you what needs to be done.  Look for things that you can do to be helpful to keep the ORC clean and well organized. 
• Adhere to and enforce University/Departmental Policies 
• Assist in the execution of Emergency Action Procedures 

Outdoor Adventure Climbing Center Coordinator:

Area Specific Responsibilities: 

• Oversee member use of Slaughter Recreation Climbing Facility 
• Attend Climbing Center Supervisor Trainings 
• Assist with other OA trip forms, packets, maps, logistics, vans, vehicles, etc. for the field program activities. 
• Look for things that you can do to be helpful to keep the Climbing Center clean and well organized. 
• Adhere to and enforce University/Departmental Policies 

Outdoor Adventure Trip Leader:

Area Specific Responsibilities: 

• Trip Leaders will be responsible for planning, organizing and leading outdoor trips for the UVA community 
• Attend required trip leader training sessions including CPR/AED and Wilderness First Aid 
• Adhere to and enforce University/Departmental Policies. 
• Be a positive and respectful representative of the University and department.  

Requirements/Qualifications:  

• No outdoor experience is required for Backpacking/Trail programs. For paddling and climbing, a baseline level of experience is preferred. (Leaders have the opportunity to learn other functional areas on the job).
• We are looking for mature, enthusiastic and committed students who have an interest in working in the outdoors with groups of students.  Experience with outdoor pursuits, outdoor leadership, group facilitation, and/or wilderness risk management are all beneficial.  Ideal candidates should possess a servant leadership mentality and should be excited to work students to facilitate friendships and community building. 
• Applicants should be able to lift 40+ pounds.  
• Applicants should possess a strong work ethic and personal initiative.  
• Instructors will receive outdoor and site-specific training 
• Wilderness First Aid certification (a $200 value) 

Poplar Ridge Challenge Course Facilitator: 

Area Specific Responsibilities:

• Our typical programs revolve around team building and leadership development concepts and many programs include one or more of our high ropes activities. 
• Facilitators for Poplar Ridge take on many roles: trainer, leader, mediator, coach, role model, instructor, and counselor. 
• A typical program would involve leading your own team of 8-16 participants through a series of experiential initiatives and facilitating group discussions around what was learned. Many of our programs incorporate one or more of our high elements using ropes, harnesses, and group belay systems. 
• Low and High course training is provided, though those with prior experience with other challenge courses and/or group facilitation will likely pick it up more quickly. 
• Adhere to and enforce University/Departmental Policies 
• Assist in the execution of Emergency Action Procedures  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ideal candidates would be mature undergraduate, graduate, or community members with experience teaching, facilitating, or leading groups. 
• Applicants should have a strong interest in team building, outdoor instruction, and/or organizational dynamics. 
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability and comfort in front of groups, creative energy, and strong personal integrity. 
• Successful completion of required trainings. 

Compensation: $13.25 -14 per hour (depending on experience) 

Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available, and positions will be filled as the need arises.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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