Associated Students Inc.
Outdoor Trip Leader I_II_III
Associated Students Inc., Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
6000 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819, USA
Req #600Peak Adventures’ purpose is to kindle personal growth, leadership, and connections through experiences in the outdoors.
ASI’s Peak Adventures is an outdoor adventure program dedicated to getting Sac State Students outside. Peak Adventures provides guided outdoor trips, low cost gear rentals, full service bike repair at The Bike Shop, summer youth camps and team building at The Challenge Center.SUMMARY:
The Outdoor Trip Leader I/II/III is responsible for supporting and managing operational, logistical, and participant needs for Peak Adventures Outdoor Trips and Clinics. This role involves assisting with equipment maintenance, conducting comprehensive equipment inventory, supporting equipment purchases and repairs, as well as overseeing the planning and implementation of outdoor trips. The OTL is expected to provide exemplary customer service, ensure safety through risk management decisions, and meet all trip operational requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:OUTDOOR TRIP LEADER IResponsibilities:Safely perform job dutiesTime Management:
Efficiently manage and organize personal schedules to align with predetermined work availability, ensuring seamless coordination and timely completion of tasks.Equipment Maintenance and Cleaning:
Assist with equipment maintenance, ensuring outdoor gear is in good working condition. This includes general cleaning responsibilities.Customer Service:
Assist Front Desk Staff with prepping and distributing rental equipment.Inventory Support:
Help maintain the equipment inventory and assist with tracking gear.Basic Trip Assistance:
Provide support during outdoor trips and clinics, offering assistance as needed. Including the ability to collect and process liability waivers.Equipment and Trip Research:
Assist with researching equipment purchases, repair options, and trip logistics.Obtain Certifications:
Begin the process of obtaining Wilderness First Aid (or higher), Swift Water Rescue, Defensive driver training, Golf Cart Training, and a Food Handlers Certification.Other duties as assignedOUTDOOR TRIP LEADER IIResponsibilities:
In addition to the responsibilities listed above:Equipment Management:
Manage equipment maintenance, repairs, and inventory, ensuring gear is ready for trips.Trip Logistics:
Collaborate in planning and executing outdoor trips and clinics, including coordinating logistics and itineraries.Trip Leadership:
Effectively lead day trips by oneself or with a co-lead; effectively co-lead overnight trips.Customer Experience:
Provide exemplary customer service to trip participants, addressing their needs and concerns throughout the trip. Additionally seek and provide educational opportunities.Risk Management:
Oversee risk assessment and decision-making to ensure participant safety during trips.Maintain Certifications:
Maintain a valid Wilderness First Aid (or higher), Swift Water Rescue, Defensive Driver Course Certification, Golf Cart Training, and Food Handlers Card.Obtain advanced Skill Training:
Begin the process of gaining skill sets in advanced recreation activities such as Rock Climbing and/or Rafting.OUTDOOR TRIP LEADER IIIResponsibilities:
In addition to the responsibilities listed above:Advanced Trip Leadership:
Lead outdoor trips and clinics, both on and off-campus, including setting itineraries and managing logistics for advanced recreational activities such as Rock Climbing and/or Rafting. Requires completed task list for either Head Rock Guide or Head Raft Guide.Risk Management Leadership:
Take efforts to minimize risk by assessing conditions, ensuring participant readiness, and evaluating hazards.Training and Skill Development:
Provide comprehensive training support to participants, helping them acquire outdoor skills and knowledge.Career Advancement:
Mentor and support lower-level OTLs in their growth and development within the program.CORE COMPETENCIES:Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with other staff, and publicAbility to follow oral and written instructionsGood analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to be flexible and adaptiveAbility to work well with other staffAbility to take initiativeUnderstanding and adherence to safe operating practicesAbility to manage large groupsAbility to confidently and accurately manage riskConsistency and the ability to follow throughMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma and 18 years of ageCalifornia driver’s license (Class C or higher)Demonstrated competency in various outdoor skillsAbility to work evenings and weekends as well as overtime and double time(If Student Assistant Incumbent) Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at Sacramento State; maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA overallPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:CPR Certification (American Red Cross)First Aid Certification (American Red Cross)Current Wilderness First Aid or higher certificationOther outdoor professional certificationsCalifornia Commercial driver’s license (Class C or higher) with a passenger endorsementExperience on a variety of outdoors trips with a diverse outdoor skillsetOver 1 year of trip leading experienceWORK ENVIRONMENT:Outdoors exposed to rain, heat and cold temperature for 24 hours a dayAdventure Begins Here
BACKGROUND CHECKA background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily after the candidate is offered a position with Associated Students, Inc. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students, Inc. employees who apply for the position.Associated Students is a nonprofit corporation and an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento providing a wide range of programs and services to the students of CSUS. Therefore,
ASI employees are not state employees.EEOAssociated Student Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act StatementIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Sacramento has made crime statistics available on-line at www.csus.edu/police/cleryact.htm
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Req #600Peak Adventures’ purpose is to kindle personal growth, leadership, and connections through experiences in the outdoors.
ASI’s Peak Adventures is an outdoor adventure program dedicated to getting Sac State Students outside. Peak Adventures provides guided outdoor trips, low cost gear rentals, full service bike repair at The Bike Shop, summer youth camps and team building at The Challenge Center.SUMMARY:
The Outdoor Trip Leader I/II/III is responsible for supporting and managing operational, logistical, and participant needs for Peak Adventures Outdoor Trips and Clinics. This role involves assisting with equipment maintenance, conducting comprehensive equipment inventory, supporting equipment purchases and repairs, as well as overseeing the planning and implementation of outdoor trips. The OTL is expected to provide exemplary customer service, ensure safety through risk management decisions, and meet all trip operational requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:OUTDOOR TRIP LEADER IResponsibilities:Safely perform job dutiesTime Management:
Efficiently manage and organize personal schedules to align with predetermined work availability, ensuring seamless coordination and timely completion of tasks.Equipment Maintenance and Cleaning:
Assist with equipment maintenance, ensuring outdoor gear is in good working condition. This includes general cleaning responsibilities.Customer Service:
Assist Front Desk Staff with prepping and distributing rental equipment.Inventory Support:
Help maintain the equipment inventory and assist with tracking gear.Basic Trip Assistance:
Provide support during outdoor trips and clinics, offering assistance as needed. Including the ability to collect and process liability waivers.Equipment and Trip Research:
Assist with researching equipment purchases, repair options, and trip logistics.Obtain Certifications:
Begin the process of obtaining Wilderness First Aid (or higher), Swift Water Rescue, Defensive driver training, Golf Cart Training, and a Food Handlers Certification.Other duties as assignedOUTDOOR TRIP LEADER IIResponsibilities:
In addition to the responsibilities listed above:Equipment Management:
Manage equipment maintenance, repairs, and inventory, ensuring gear is ready for trips.Trip Logistics:
Collaborate in planning and executing outdoor trips and clinics, including coordinating logistics and itineraries.Trip Leadership:
Effectively lead day trips by oneself or with a co-lead; effectively co-lead overnight trips.Customer Experience:
Provide exemplary customer service to trip participants, addressing their needs and concerns throughout the trip. Additionally seek and provide educational opportunities.Risk Management:
Oversee risk assessment and decision-making to ensure participant safety during trips.Maintain Certifications:
Maintain a valid Wilderness First Aid (or higher), Swift Water Rescue, Defensive Driver Course Certification, Golf Cart Training, and Food Handlers Card.Obtain advanced Skill Training:
Begin the process of gaining skill sets in advanced recreation activities such as Rock Climbing and/or Rafting.OUTDOOR TRIP LEADER IIIResponsibilities:
In addition to the responsibilities listed above:Advanced Trip Leadership:
Lead outdoor trips and clinics, both on and off-campus, including setting itineraries and managing logistics for advanced recreational activities such as Rock Climbing and/or Rafting. Requires completed task list for either Head Rock Guide or Head Raft Guide.Risk Management Leadership:
Take efforts to minimize risk by assessing conditions, ensuring participant readiness, and evaluating hazards.Training and Skill Development:
Provide comprehensive training support to participants, helping them acquire outdoor skills and knowledge.Career Advancement:
Mentor and support lower-level OTLs in their growth and development within the program.CORE COMPETENCIES:Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with other staff, and publicAbility to follow oral and written instructionsGood analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to be flexible and adaptiveAbility to work well with other staffAbility to take initiativeUnderstanding and adherence to safe operating practicesAbility to manage large groupsAbility to confidently and accurately manage riskConsistency and the ability to follow throughMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma and 18 years of ageCalifornia driver’s license (Class C or higher)Demonstrated competency in various outdoor skillsAbility to work evenings and weekends as well as overtime and double time(If Student Assistant Incumbent) Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at Sacramento State; maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA overallPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:CPR Certification (American Red Cross)First Aid Certification (American Red Cross)Current Wilderness First Aid or higher certificationOther outdoor professional certificationsCalifornia Commercial driver’s license (Class C or higher) with a passenger endorsementExperience on a variety of outdoors trips with a diverse outdoor skillsetOver 1 year of trip leading experienceWORK ENVIRONMENT:Outdoors exposed to rain, heat and cold temperature for 24 hours a dayAdventure Begins Here
BACKGROUND CHECKA background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily after the candidate is offered a position with Associated Students, Inc. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students, Inc. employees who apply for the position.Associated Students is a nonprofit corporation and an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento providing a wide range of programs and services to the students of CSUS. Therefore,
ASI employees are not state employees.EEOAssociated Student Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act StatementIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Sacramento has made crime statistics available on-line at www.csus.edu/police/cleryact.htm
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