The Outdoor Adventure and Recreation (OAR) Trip Facilitator is responsible for assisting in the coordination of OAR trip programming including organizing, facilitating, enforcing policies, and managing risk.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with the management and oversight of student trip leaders
Leads outdoor trips and other OAR programs as demand and opportunity indicate
Becomes a University of Richmond approved driver and drive 12 passenger University van when facilitating trips
Attends and participates in departmental employee training programs. Facilitates periodic in-service trainings for employees in assigned areas.
Advocates for awareness, understanding and the diversity and inclusion of all people in Health & Well-being facilities, programs and communication while providing a commitment to work effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. Advocates for the educational and cultural benefits of providing diversity and inclusion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Current Wilderness First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment
Current CPR/AED certification required within 30 days of employment. Certification required before approved to work independently outside of the Weinstein Center for Recreation.
Ability to read, interpret and enforce policies and procedures
Ability to resolve disruptive situations and maintain confidentiality
Ability to balance a variety of tasks with competency and accuracy
Able to work a flexible schedule including some weekends, evenings, and holidays/breaks
Must maintain current driver's license, become approved as a university driver (requires 3 year driving history), an OAR approved trailer driver, and feel comfortable driving a 12-passenger van. All required for independent trip leading.
Strong oral and written communication skills, knowledge of the recreation profession, and commitment to growth in recreation
Knowledge and experience with outdoor leadership and soft facilitation skills
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education or Recreation related field preferred, but may be substituted with appropriate experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in outdoor instruction and risk management
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at University of Richmond
WORK HOURS:
Part-time, temporary (less than 1,000 hours per year), non-exempt positon
This position works as needed and is scheduled to assist with trip planning and facilitation; requires evening and weekend work
SALARY STRUCTURE:
Pay Grade 1 (Hiring Range $15.00 - $19.00 per hour)
ABOUT UR:
At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
