Part Time, Outdoor Pursuits Adventure Trip Leader, Campus Recreation at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Job Description SummaryOutdoor Pursuits is housed within the department of Campus Recreation. Our goal is to provide the Wake Forest community with opportunities for engagement in wilderness-based programming. Under the supervision of the OP Assistant Director and OP Coordinator, this position will be directly responsible for assisting in the delivery of stated programs by working at the rental center, OP Base Camp, as well as servicing customers at our climbing wall welcome desk.
Job Description

Essential Functions:

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  Pre-trip planning to include but not limited to: budget creation and implementation, menu planning and food shopping, equipment inspection and pack-out, and participant/outfitter communication.

  
  


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  While on-trip: Responsible for all aspects of physical and emotional risk management, facilitation of trip-specific activities, driving a van and possibly towing a trailer, handling emergency protocols as needed, provide first aid care and response to wilderness related accidents and injuries.

  
  


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  Post-trip duties to include but not limited to: equipment return, participant follow-up, debrief with program administration

  
  


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  Manage physical and emotional safety of participants in the group.

  
  


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  Responsible for development and implementation of WFU related discussions topics for participants.

  
  


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  Provide first aid care and response to wilderness related accidents and injuries.

  
  


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  Assists with training student staff in outdoor skills

  
  

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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  Prior experience working in wilderness settings in a variety of activities including but not limited to: backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, camp-site management, etc…

  
  


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  Must be physically able to lift and carry loads up to 60 lbs over uneven terrain for prolonged periods of time.

  
  


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  Ability to physically work in 5th class terrain.

  
  


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  Must be comfortable working and living in adverse environmental conditions for multiple days at a time. Including but not limited to: rain, snow, ice, lightning storms, prolonged exposure to hot and humid environments, etc…

  
  


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  Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for the professional Rescuer certifies, or equivalent certifying body.

  
  


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  Must have a working knowledge of backcountry equipment and its use, function, and fit.

  
  


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  Must be comfortable working in remote settings with no supervision and limited access to resources.

  
  


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  Must have a Wilderness First Aid certification

  
  


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  Must have completed the Outdoor Pursuits Check List for Trips

  
  

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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  Current certification in one or more of the following: Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace, any AMGA/PCIA rock climbing credential, any ACA credential.

  
  


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  Documented experience working with a wilderness-based organization such as: Boy or Girl Scouts of America, Wilderness based summer camps (counselor role), participation with Outward Bound or NOLS, etc…

  
  

Additional Job Description
Time Type RequirementPart timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

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