Outdoor Adventure and Recreation (OAR) Trip Facilitator - 502063
University of Richmond

SUMMARY:

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.

Preferred

• Wilderness First Responder Certification
• Outdoor recreation/education certifications: ACA, AMGA, NOLS, Outward Bound, WEA, LNT
• 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

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