Adventure Trip Leader
Job Description- Adventure Trip Leader
Job description
Texas State Campus Recreation is seeking enthusiastic individuals to become a part of the Adventure Trip Staff! Adventure Trip Leaders are responsible for developing and leading a comprehensive outdoor trips/clinics/classes and programs for Campus Recreation, such as backpacking, rock-climbing, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking. The Adventure Trip Leader is responsible for pre- and post-logistics, equipment and trip preparation, lead trips and administrative functions. Safety is the #1 priority. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Outdoor Recreation, and the Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation.
REQUIRED:
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Upload your Experience Questionnaire to this application to be considered for this position.
- Questionnaire can be found at: https://www.campusrecreation.txst.edu/adventure-trips/become-a-trip-leader.html
QUALIFICATIONS
Before Hire:
- Reviewed and understand all steps to becoming an Adventure Trip Leader
- Ability to attend all pre-determined and mandatory Adventure Trip Leader trainings
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Must be a currently enrolled student at Texas State University
After Hire:
- Must participate in all scheduled Adventure Trip Leader trainings
- Complete all Trip Staff Assessments and knowledge checks before leading outdoor programs
- Must develop a strong knowledge of outdoor recreation as well as outdoor risk management
- Must develop a full understanding of proper use of all outdoor recreation equipment logistics
Employee Evaluation Process:
- Employee performance is determined once per semester. Performance evaluations explore the following:
- Communication
- Meeting Deadlines
- Meeting Attendance
- % of shifts assigned, worked
- 2 positive evaluations make an employee eligible for a $0.25 pay raise.
Payrate Determination:
- This position starts at $10.00 / hour.
- Payrate increases are determined by:
- Each advancement to a higher Trip Leader status makes an employee eligible for an additional $1.00 raise (Apprentice, Assistant, Head Trip Leader).
- Performance Evaluations / Longevity: 2 positive performance evaluations and 2 semesters worked makes an employee eligible for a $0.25 / hour pay increase.
For more information on how to become an Adventure Trip Leader, or other questions about this position, please contact us at outdoorcenter@txstate.edu.
Hiring Schedule:
- Applications Open: August 26th
- Interest Meeting Dates:
- Tuesday, August 27th @ Student Recreation Center
- 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Wednesday, August 28th @ Sewell Park Outdoor Center
- 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Thursday, August 29th @ Student Recreation Center
- 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Tuesday, August 27th @ Student Recreation Center
- Applications Close: September 9th
- Interviews: September 10th – September 20th
- All paperwork completed: October 2nd
Interviews will take place at the Sewell Park Outdoor Center.