About

The Outdoor Adventures Summer Staff position is a fun and challenging part-time position that allows you to share your love of outdoor and adventure-based activities with the greater GVSU community. This spring/ summer position has an emphasis on staffing open hours and private group events at the Climbing Center and and added responsibility for taking a leadership role in facilitating an adventure camp for incoming freshman at the end of summer (Outdoor Orientation Programs or OOPs).  
This position will include a combination of regularly scheduled weekly shifts and as-needed shifts for private events. Some nights and weekends should be expected. 

Benefits

• Paid training
• Valuable life skills practiced through the lens of bicycling, camping &/or rock climbing: leadership, communication, team work, risk management, & creative problem solving
• Various discounts for Recreation & Wellness programs & services

Details

We are currently not hiring for this position. 

Qualifications / Requirements

Ideal applicants are passionate about leadership and have a sincere interest in growing an active community of people at GVSU who responsibly enjoy the outdoors. 

Required 

• Current GVSU student with at least a Junior Status, and meets minimum enrollment requirements for employment 

• Trained in belaying with an aperture style or assisted locking device 

• Certified Adult CPR/ AED, and First Aid (1 semester grace period & certification opportunity provided) 

• Comfort with camping and basic camping skills 

• Personify the OA philosophy (mission, vision, & values) 

• Passion for student development, leadership and teamwork 

Preferred 

• Own personal climbing equipment: harness, shoes, belay device 

• Climbing Wall Instructor certification (PCIA or similar, can be provided) 

• Experience outdoor climbing and building top-rope anchors 

• Experience with bike touring or group rides 

• Previous outdoor leadership experience 

• Pursuit of a career in an outdoor related field 

Responsibilities

General responsibilities include the following: 

• Attend all staff training, meetings, and/or in-services 

• Maintain the professional standard for delivery of programs and services 

• Climbing Center operations 
      - Climber check-in 
      - Equipment issue 
      - Facility supervision
      - Maintain a clean and professional environment 
      - Obtain necessary certifications required for this position within the designated timeframe 

• Lead adventure-based activities for OOPs participants 
      - Instruct basic outdoor technical skills (biking, climbing, camping, cooking) 
      - Facilitate team building and group development 
      - Lead group discussions and reflections 
      - Mentor group on select wellness topics 

• Other duties as assigned