This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. 

Host Organization

RecSports

Type of position

Paid job

Position description

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Trip Leaders to join our energetic team and move Gators towards lifelong well-being! Trip Leaders serve the department by working in a team environment to plan and facilitate outdoor excursions and ensure safe and effective adventures for participants. Successful candidates will begin work at the beginning of Summer 2024.

RecSports Team Members’ Responsibilities:

  • Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
  • Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
  • Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador.
  • Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
  • Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities.
  • Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.
  • Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures.
  • All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors.

Unit-Specific Job Responsibilities:

  • Technical skills (backcountry cooking, campsite set-up, orienteering, and wilderness medicine)
  • Interpersonal skills (group dynamics, leadership styles, interpersonal communication, and facilitation)
  • Judgment skills (creative problem-solving and group risk management)
  • Instructional skills (effectively relaying learning outcomes in an experiential manner)

Assistant Guide Job Responsibilities:

  • Drive University of Florida vehicles to transport adventure trip participants
  • Responsible for all duties associated with trip planning, preparation, breakdown, and debrief
  • Responsible for trip risk management
  • Responsible for all documentation of incidents and accidents
  • Purchase food and fuel for adventure trips and maintain fiscal responsibility
  • Attend all staff meetings and RecSports trainings

Eligibility

  • This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
  • Must maintain appropriate wilderness medicine and CPR/AED certifications such as Wilderness First Responder (Lead Guide) & Wilderness First Aid certification (Assistant Guide)
  • Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Must maintain skills and fitness outside of normal work duties
  • Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102

Application Due Date

March 11, 2024

To apply:

Apply through this portal: University of Florida – Details – RecSports Student Assistant – Trip Leader (ufl.edu)

Contact

Braja Smith, b.smith2@ufl.edu