Adventure Activity Leader
4 weeks ago
Job Title: Activity Specialist
Department: Campus Recreation
Job Summary: We are seeking highly motivated and experienced individuals to join our team as Activity Specialists. As a key member of our team, you will provide specialized instruction and training to Trip Leaders, teach skill-based clinics and workshops, and lead outdoor adventure trips and activities.
Responsibilities:
- Train Trip Leaders on risk management and outdoor skills
- Teach skill-based clinics and workshops on various outdoor activities
- Lead outdoor adventure trips and activities, including backpacking, caving, rock climbing, and more
- Develop and implement risk management plans for outdoor activities
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure a safe and successful outdoor program
Requirements:
- 2 or more years of outdoor leadership experience
- Ability to demonstrate competency with skills and knowledge in one or more of the following activities: backpacking, caving, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, fly fishing, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, whitewater rafting, or wilderness medicine instruction
- Possession of a nationally recognized certification preferred (American Mountain Guide Association, American Canoe Association, Wilderness Education Association, Wilderness Medical Institute, etc.)
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR (or higher) required
Working Conditions:
This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Benefits:
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.
Security:
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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