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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
University Division: Student Affairs
Department/Unit: Campus Recreation – Outdoor Adventures
Base Pay Rate: $20.00/hr
Duties & Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):
- Supervise operations of a specific activity/facility
- Serve as a subject expert with demonstrated skills and/or knowledge
- Management of high-risk activities
- May supervise and support part-time staff
- Provide high quality training for staff to facilitate professional growth and job-specific competency
- Create organized and effective lesson plans with clear learning outcomes
- Select appropriate site(s) for instruction and managing environmental factors
- Utilize instructional strategies that accommodate various learning styles
- Lead quality staff training experiences for staff to facilitate professional growth and job-specific competency
- Assist full-time staff members with high-level tasks, projects, events, or other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- May need to drive University vehicles and trailers of varying sizes (training provided as needed)
- Work may include overnight shifts at Stone Valley Recreation Area or in the field
- May include duties and responsibilities comparable to an Outdoor Adventures Facilitator, Lead Facilitator, and/or Supervisor
Requirements:
- Completion of the Outdoor Leadership Training Course (OLTC) or equivalent outdoor leadership training.
- Possess (and maintain) valid Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & CPR/AED certification or higher
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) preferred and may be required for certain activities.
- Minimum of 2 years of documented outdoor/adventure leadership/management experience required; applicants should possess expertise in at least 1 activity (as demonstrated through completion of activity or site-specific assessments) and demonstrate proficient outdoor leadership skills
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
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