Campus Recreation – Landsports Trip Leader (ORec)

Campus Recreation – Landsports Trip Leader (ORec)

Be part of the team that keeps Gamecocks active, connected, and thriving! As an Outdoor Recreation Adventure Trip Leader, you’ll use your passion for the outdoors to lead fellow students on a variety of regional Outdoor Recreation Adventure Trips. This position plans and executes 3-4 trips per semester under the guidance of an ORec Manager and/or professional staff. Successful applicants spend their first semester as a Trip Assistant training, shadowing, and earning certifications necessary for this high responsibility work. This opening is specifically for those interested in leading land based trips: hiking, backpacking, camping, rock climbing, bouldering, etc. 

Area/Position Primary Responsibilities 

Trip Preparation - paperwork, equipment, route planning, meetings   

Trip Clean up - equipment, paperwork, debrief   

Teaching lessons and instructional sessions on trips/clinics   

Managing inherent risks on outdoor trips including weather, allergies, steep/loose terrain, hypothermia, backcountry hazards, interpersonal conflict, etc.   

Building relationships with trip participants  

Driving vehicles and trailers after training   

Prompt and professional communication via email and Microsoft Teams 

Requirements 

Quickly learning outdoor leadership skills including navigation (maps etc), LNT, group facilitation, backcountry cooking, weather assessment, etc.  

Working some weekend/evening/break shifts.  

Working outdoors in varied conditions (hot, humid, cold, rain, snow, buggy). 

Physical fitness beyond the base level of participation (e.g. carrying extra packweight, evacuating participants). 

Attending monthly meetings, held on a Thursday night each month.   

Attending various trainings for ORec and Adventure Trip employees including: ORec Basics, WFA and CPR certifications (during the semester or prior to the semester start), and Campus Rec Training held the weekend before classes start each semester. 

Expectations 

Be punctual and communicate promptly when issues arise. 

Provide exceptional customer service by sharing information, responding to questions, and thinking critically to resolve issues. 

Demonstrate professionalism in your interactions with coworkers and patrons. 

Keep everyone safe by modeling and always following risk management and safety procedures. 

Benefits (Why You’ll Love Working Here) 

Great Starting Pay: Among the highest on-campus starting rates for student employees. 

Flexible Scheduling: We use an online system, so you’re only scheduled based on your availability. 

Convenient Location: No commute, work right here on campus! 

Paid Training: Learn everything you need to succeed; just bring your dedication and willingness to grow (some certification courses are paid for but not paid to attend). 

Advancement Opportunities: Many positions offer opportunities to move up within your area or across Campus Recreation. 

Retention Incentives: Stay multiple semesters and earn rewards for your commitment. 

Community & Belonging: Meet great people, make friends, and find your home away from home. 

Professional Development: Build your resume with real-world skills, certifications, and leadership experience. 

Transferable Skills (What You’ll Gain: Building Skills Beyond the Job) 

Career Readiness: learn skills that will prepare you for success in this and future workplaces. 

Communication: learn how to effectively articulate thoughts and ideas, verbally and in writing to a diverse group of people (supervisors, co-workers, faculty/staff, alumni, peers, etc.). 

Critical Thinking: learn how to analyze situations, utilize your resources, and take action. 

Teamwork: learn to work on a team and collaborate with others to provide exceptional experiences for our patrons & participants. 

NOTE: Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Applicants MUST specify the position they are applying for in the cover letter in order to be considered for an interview.