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Outdoor Adventures Activity Specialist

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Penn State University logoPenn State University · Penn State University Park
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Requirements

  • Completion of the Outdoor Leadership Training Course (OLTC) or equivalent outdoor leadership training.
  • Possess (and maintain) valid Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & CPR/AED certification or higher
  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR) preferred and may be required for certain activities.
  • Minimum of 2 years of documented outdoor/adventure leadership/management experience required; applicants should possess expertise in at least 1 activity (as demonstrated through completion of activity or site-specific assessments) and demonstrate proficient outdoor leadership skills
  • BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
  • CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
  • EEO IS THE LAW
  • Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
  • PA State Labor Law Poster
  • Penn State Policies
  • Copyright Information
  • Hotlines

Benefits

Vision insuranceRemote work optionsEquity / stock options

Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS University Division: Student Affairs Department/Unit: Campus Recreation - Outdoor Adventures Base Pay Rate: $20.00/hr Duties & Responsibilities Include (but not limited to): Supervise operations of a specific activity/facility Serve as a subject expert with demonstrated skills and/or knowledge Management of high-risk activities May supervise and support part-time staff Provide high quality training for staff to facilitate professional growth and job-specific competency Create organized and effective lesson plans with clear learning outcomes Select appropriate site(s) for instruction and managing environmental factors Utilize instructional strategies that accommodate various learning styles Lead quality staff training experiences for staff to facilitate professional growth and job-specific competency Assist full-time staff members with high-level tasks, projects, events, or other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May need to drive University vehicles and trailers of varying sizes (training provided as needed) Work may include overnight shifts at Stone Valley Recreation Area or in the field May include duties and responsibilities comparable to an Outdoor Adventures Facilitator, Lead Facilitator, and/or Supervisor


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