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:

• 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
  • https://www.campusrecreation.txst.edu/adventure-trips/become-a-trip-leader.html 
• 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
• Applications Close: September 9th
• Interviews: September 10th – September 20th
• All paperwork completed: October 2nd

Interviews will take place at the Sewell Park Outdoor Center.